Neanderthals May Have Used Birch Tar as Natural Antibiotic
New experiments show that tar made from birch bark — long known as a tool adhesive — can…
Plastic bottles recycled into Parkinson’s drug using bacteria
University of Edinburgh researchers have used bacteria to turn plastic waste into a Parkinson’s drug, advancing a new…
New ‘keto pill’ mimics popular diet without giving up carbs
Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed…
Device Suggests Correct Antibiotic in 36 Minutes
If new research holds up, doctors may be able to get lab-style answers on pathogens before they’ve…
Microgravity research in space could help fight drug-resistant superbugs
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Research conducted partly aboard the International Space Station (ISS) suggests…
Drug-resistant bloodstream infections expected to rise across Europe by 2030
The rates of bloodstream infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria will increase substantially across Europe in the next five…
Drug-resistant bloodstream infections expected to rise across Europe by 2030
The rates of bloodstream infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria will increase substantially across Europe in the next five…
New battery waste-eating bacteria offers self-sufficient recycling
Researchers at Boston College have discovered a unique bacterium that can eat through spent batteries, offering a new,…
Gene loss drives adaptive evolution of a pandemic pathogen
A study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, led by Chinese researchers, has revealed a surprising…
How Much Does a Single Cell Weigh? The Brilliant Physics Trick of Weighing Something Less Than a Trillionth of a Gram
AI-generated image. Credit: Midjourney/ZME Science. How much does life weigh? It sounds like a strange question, but to…