
New technology helps fight bacteria better
From bacteria to us, human beings- were all made up of genes that contain our DNA. This DNA is made up of four chemical compounds, called...
This toothbrush tells you when to stop brushing?
Brushing your teeth well and regularly is an important part of your oral hygiene routine. And as easy as it may seem, most of us don’t...
This bacterial we all have is a real killer
E. coli ​belongs to a large group of bacteria called Escherichia coli. Many E. coli​ are harmless and they live in the intestines of...
This shipworm could lead to medical advances
There dwells in the foul mud of a remote lagoon in the Philippines a four feet long dark slithering creature. This giant shipworm with...
Are bacteria present in your crystal clear drinking water?
Various types of bacteria can be found in drinking water. In fact, in a glass of clear tap water, thousands of microorganisms are...
Blooming algae: Find out what lives in the big rivers
Probably the most prominent urban river in New England, The Charles River, is an 80-mile-long river that is a major source of recreation...
Detecting the Bacteria in Water
More than 844 million people around the globe lack access to clean water. One of the challenges is that bacteria from rivers can flow...