News

  1. Dormant bacteria may spawn infection

    Clinicians' standard methods don't detect the dormant phase of a bacterium that commonly causes urinary tract infections in women.

    By Jessa Netting

  2. Undercooking makes germs strong

    Precooking servings to sublethal temperatures before the final cooking actually makes germ killing more difficult.

    By Janet Raloff

  3. Dirty money harbors bacterial dangers

    More than half of 68 dollar bills collected at a high school sporting event and a grocery store in Ohio hosted bacteria that commonly infect poeple in hospitals or those with depressed immune systems.

    By Jessa Netting

  4. Breast milk battles thrush in infants

    Human breast milk inhibits the growth of yeast spores, the source of the painful fungal infection of the mouth and throat that can be deadly for infants with AIDS.