Learn multiple methods for cleaning cutting boards, as well as when you might choose one approach over another.

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A Government report has laid bare the alarming extent of food poisoning outbreaks in the UK over the last year, including one ...

An analysis by Investigative Midwest found that a substantial share of Iowa’s rivers and lakes labeled as impaired have ...

America's border is in crisis and it's not just about illegal immigration. One hundred billion gallons of sewage is flowing ...

Ideally, yes. “As long as you're using potable (drinkable) water, it's always wise to wash fruits and vegetables before ...

In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive antibiotic resistance and even shape entire ecosystems. Now an interdisciplinary ...

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word for bacteria-eaters, or in shortened form, "phages." ...

Litter near the Charles River. For 10 to 15 days, Nelia Gross, a PhD candidate studying materials science and engineering, and other researchers incubated several types of microplastics with E. coli, ...

Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the ...

Boston University researchers have found that microplastic contamination is fueling antibiotic resistance in bacteria, ...