When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way ...

New research shows how surface material and temperature change how long viruses survive and whether they can still spread.

Near-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal ...

The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These germs are infectious and can stay on surfaces and make you sick if they enter your body. How long they can "live" ...

Tis the season for cooler temps, shorter days and cozy nights by the fire. Unfortunately, this time of year also marks the ...

Scientists found that the space station phages gradually accumulated specific mutations that boosted their infectivity, or ...

Cold and flu season is approaching, and with both RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) and COVID-19 surging, it could potentially be a “tripledemic.” In addition to vaccines, protection from these ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The idea that a single-celled bacterium can defend itself against viruses in a similar way as the 1.8-trillion-cell human immune ...

Each winter, cold and flu season reaches its peak. That leaves a lot of people dealing with coughing, sneezing and fevers. People often take fever reducers to lower their body temperature when they’re ...

Scientists have made the first step towards creating new species in the lab. Researchers have used artificial intelligence to ...

When the flu hits your household, it’s not just the sick person who needs attention— germs can linger on surfaces for hours or even days, ready to infect someone else. Knowing how to properly clean ...

A bout with a cold or the flu can really take you down. To stay healthy, you need to avoid nasty bugs. But that’s not always easy. Germs are everywhere, and there are plenty of ideas about how to get ...