Probiotics typically aim to rebalance bacteria populations in the gut, but new research suggests they may also help break apart stubborn biofilms. Biofilms are living microbial communities—they ...

Food and waterborne illnesses are common during the monsoon season. However, the right food and fluid choices can help in easing the symptoms and preventing further complications. In an interview with ...

Whether in the human body or on surfaces, bacteria protect themselves from outside attackers using biofilms. Physicist Eleonora Secchi is researching how these slime-like protective films are formed, ...

Where do microplastics really go after entering the environment? MIT researchers discovered that sticky biofilms naturally produced by bacteria play a surprising role in preventing microplastics from ...

(WLUK) -- If you get your drinking water from a private well, you may want to have it tested after this week's heavy rains and flooding. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says floodwaters ...