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Seeking to understand what constitutes a healthy vaginal microbiome, a global research collaboration that includes a Rutgers-New Brunswick scientist has reported a series of findings, including ...

Uncover the hidden dangers in hospital drains. Explore how hospital drains harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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This study emphasizes the need for global equity in vaginal microbiome research, addressing health disparities and improving ...

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such "health-care-associated ...

Researchers from Spain sampled sink drains from different wards in a single modern university hospital where state-of-the-art cleaning protocols are adhered to. Through culturing and DNA barcoding, ...

Scientists uncover a surprising link between mouth bacteria and brain health, revealing how your mouth may influence cognitive decline.

From the flamboyant blossoms and birds of rainforests to the living rainbows of coral reefs, Earth’s surface is teeming with life. But some of its most diverse and fascinating biomes are thriving in ...