Our bodies are colonized by a teeming, ever-changing mass of microbes that help power countless biological processes.

Teachers' germ-filled science experiment will make you want to wash your hands "It's gross and hand washing can help prevent." ...

We get our hands wet in the world of microorganisms with Meteorologist Samantha Jacques. In today’s Science with Samantha, she focuses on how soaps work in repelling germs and harmful bacteria ...

Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD Knowing how germs are transmitted is key to preventing disease, and it varies for different bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. In some cases, you have ...

Six people in New York City have died this summer from Legionnaires’ disease, and more than 100 others have been sickened.

The University of Idaho is sending a graduate student to the International Space Station to help keep astronauts healthy with ...

A new study shows for the first time germ cells have an inherent property to feminize the body in teleost fish, medaka.