Do bacteria mutate randomly, or do they mutate for a purpose? Researchers have been puzzling over this conundrum for over a century. In 1943, microbiologist Salvador Luria and physicist turned ...

We have become much more aware of all of the surfaces we touch daily and what kinds of germs can be on them. The Microbiology Lab at the Medical College of Georgia conducted an experiment with ...

The bacterium Rhodococcus ruber eats and actually digests plastic. This has been shown in laboratory experiments by Ph.D. student Maaike Goudriaan at Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ ...

As the body ages, changes in the bacteria living inside the digestive system can lead to a weakened sensory connection ...

Michigan State University's renowned Long-Term Evolution Experiment—a remarkable 34-year biological drama in flasks, with bacteria competing for resources and fighting for dominance—is itself evolving ...

CHICAGO, IL – We’ve all been there—a tasty snack slips from your plate and lands on the floor. It’s frustrating, especially in the middle of a good meal. And in that moment of hesitation, many people ...

Is It Safe to Eat If Picked Up Within 3 Seconds? The so-called “3-second rule,” a magical mantra uttered while swiftly ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Qi Zheng, Texas A&M University (THE CONVERSATION) Do bacteria mutate randomly, or do ...