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A common herbicide ingredient replacing glyphosate in the United States has been found to cause multiple types of organ damage and kill gut bacteria, according to new research. Despite its documented ...

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A resident of Northern Arizona's Coconino County succumbed to pneumonic plague, marking the first such death since 2007.

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Mycetoma is a neglected tropical disease caused by fungi or bacteria, spreading silently via skin injuries. A new global study reveals iron’s role in fungal grain formation, offering hope for new ...

Although bacteria can sometimes have quite a negative reputation, they are actually crucial for life on Earth and are truly nature’s tiny heroes. In this gallery, we've assembled a list of some of the ...