Bacillus spores are remarkable structures formed by certain bacteria, particularly those in the Firmicutes phylum, which allow them to survive extreme environmental conditions. These spores can ...

Infused cooking oils can be used in a number of ways throughout the kitchen, but it's important to use it quickly. Here's how ...

Evolution was fueled by endosymbiosis, cellular alliances in which one microbe makes a permanent home inside another. For the ...

Rice is susceptible to bacterial growth if not stored and reheated properly. Bacillus cereus, present in uncooked rice, can ...

These bacteria are known for their ability to produce spores that can survive harsh conditions, leading to spoilage in dairy products. The most notable spoilage issue associated with Clostridium ...

To comply, NASA has sought to sanitize Mars rovers at a threshold of no more than 300,000 bacterial spores on any surface.

Scientists recreated the origins of one of life's most important partnerships, uncovering how symbiotic relationships can ...

Department of Physics, Umeå University, Umeå SE-901 87, Sweden Department of Physics, Umeå University, Umeå SE-901 87, Sweden Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability, Department of ...

We already know better than to nuke plastic—or heaven forbid, aluminum foil—but certain foods can become downright toxic when ...

On Thursday January 30th, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are doing a 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International ...

A recent anthrax outbreak has been confirmed on a farm in Zamfara State, prompting urgent warnings from the government. The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, in an official statement signed ...

We call them URIs or upper respiratory infections. While the common cold is typically not a big deal to humans, for very ...