Everyone has probably done it hundreds of times, especially lately — rubbed hands with sanitizer, scrubbed kitchen counters with antibacterial wipes, patted down a toilet-seat cover in a public ...

Researchers at National Taiwan University refined a pseudo-germ-free mouse model to make gut microbiome studies safer for mice and more reliable. Using this model, they found that antibiotic-driven ...

Keeping your home clean and free of germs is a never-ending job. While you might think that the most germ-laden place is the bathroom, the kitchen takes the cake. According to The Spruce, the kitchen ...

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.

A wave of new classroom resources is using hands-on science to teach children about germs, hygiene, and health. From glitter-based germ spread simulations to bread mold experiments, these activities ...

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 ...