Recently, the Cracking the Code team — researchers from Texas Tech and media professionals from KQED — published our report on public understanding of germs (viruses and bacteria). Among other ...

Germs do not spread at the speed of a Twitter text message. Still, germs can spread at an extraordinary rate, one which recently gave Union students a good reason to “tweet” their friends. They wanted ...

Male infertility is a major issue worldwide and its causes remain unclear. Now, an international team of researchers led by ...

Keeping the toilet seat lid down before flushing doesn't entirely prevent germ spread, as tiny airborne particles still ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before germs were first spied under a microscope by Robert Koch, a ...

As flowers bloom and temperatures climb, many are eager to get back outside. But while the Sun may be shining, there is a dark side that can make the great outdoors not so great. Gangs of germs are ...

The spread of the H1N1 flu, the "swine flu," is thought to spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Health officials encourage you to wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

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Male infertility is a major issue worldwide and its causes remain unclear. Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems ...

Before germs were first spied under a microscope by Robert Koch, a doctor from East Prussia, catching colds was blamed on evil spirits, foul weather, and medical enigmas such as blood impurities. Koch ...