A team has developed a new self-disinfecting cotton fabric capable of eliminating bacteria, fungi and viruses in hospital ...

A team from the Alcoy campus of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Research Institute for Chemical Technology ...

A new study reveals plants, fungi, bacteria, protists, and even some viruses deploy venom-like mechanisms, similar to that of venomous snakes, scorpions and spiders, according to researchers at Loma ...

Antimicrobial resistance—when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs designed to kill them—is an urgent threat to global public health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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Science indicates the effectiveness of white vinegar for cleaning household surfaces and explains what its benefits are.

We've long known that environmental factors—from humidity and temperature to trace chemical vapors—can influence how pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi, behave once released into the air.

Orchard enthusiasts and gardeners are worried when they view black spots on apples and wilted zucchinis. It is understandable to question whether one can become sick by ingesting produce infected by ...

The surface of the skin is home to a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites, which are ...

This is not only the season for growing annuals in Southwest Florida it is also the season for growing vegetables. You don't need a lot of land to grow a few vegetable plants and enjoy some fresh ...