The fascinating world of bacteria that live as symbionts or parasites in animal hosts often remains a mystery to researchers. A research team has made a breakthrough that provides insights into this ...

Your nails might look clean, but the space beneath them is a tiny ecosystem—one that collects more bacteria than most people realize. From keyboards to grocery carts to your phone screen, your hands ...

Even after handwashing, bacteria often remain under the nails. They’re bold and glamorous, but beneath them lie bacteria and fungi that could harm your health. According to Jeffrey Kaplan, a biology ...