To comply, NASA has sought to sanitize Mars rovers at a threshold of no more than 300,000 bacterial spores on any surface.

Evolution was fueled by endosymbiosis, cellular alliances in which one microbe makes a permanent home inside another. For the ...

Bacillus spores are remarkable structures formed by certain bacteria, particularly those in the Firmicutes phylum, which allow them to survive extreme environmental conditions. These spores can ...

Rice is susceptible to bacterial growth if not stored and reheated properly. Bacillus cereus, present in uncooked rice, can ...

Bacillus spores are remarkable structures produced by certain bacteria, particularly those in the Bacillus genus, such as Bacillus subtilis. These spores are known for their resilience and ability ...

Everything you need to know about the causes and symptoms of E coli, salmonella, campylobacter and other types of food ...

Fried rice syndrome can have some seriously unpleasant symptoms. Here's why you might want to cook rice everyday instead of ...

A recent anthrax outbreak has been confirmed on a farm in Zamfara State, prompting urgent warnings from the government. The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, in an official statement signed ...

As infectious bacteria go, Clostridium difficile may be one of the most vexing for researchers, clinicians, and patients alike. It spreads from person to person by ingestion of the bacterium’s spores, ...

Environmental issues are as old as Lagos State but the administration of Babajide Sanwoolu is coming up with a novel idea to tackle ...

Scientists recreated the origins of one of life's most important partnerships, uncovering how symbiotic relationships can ...

On Thursday January 30th, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are doing a 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station.