A UK-led team is starting a major project to build human genetic material from scratch. This research aims to unlock how DNA ...

By focusing on preventative measures, you can contribute to lowering the risk of cervical cancer for your spouse, fostering ...

Winnipesaukee saw record cyanobacteria blooms, amid warmer temperatures and an increase in nutrients that feed the bacteria.

The question of whether Earth is alone in harboring life has captivated humanity for millennia. In recent years, scientists ...

Discover the most commonly recalled foods and the surprising dangers they may pose—from leafy greens to peanut butter.

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live.

Scientists have long recognized human skin as a vibrant ecosystem that's home to millions of microorganisms. Our skin microbiome includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses; all playing a key role in ...

The bacteria that live on your skin could be playing a role in protecting you from the sun's harmful UV rays, scientists have discovered. In response to solar ultraviolet radiation, our skin cells ...

Malassezia is a yeast that is often found on human skin, and it can take up fats from the skin to generate fatty acids. These hydroxy fatty acids, which are made from lipids on human skin, have ...

University of Oregon researchers have uncovered a molecule produced by yeast living on human skin that showed potent antimicrobial properties against a pathogen responsible for a half-million ...

It's a unique approach to tackling the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. With the global threat of drug-resistant infections, fungi inhabiting human skin are an untapped resource ...