It suggests a new generation of ‘living toys’ that reconnect children with biological processes instead of screens." ...

How many bacteria live on a subway seat? What about on your wallet? In your dog's mouth? These are all questions that TikToker @the_lab_life1 endeavors to answer. By taking samples from everyday ...

In 19th-century France, the young chemist challenged the theory of spontaneous generation and discovered an invisible world of airborne microbes. Credit...Antoine Maillard Supported by By Carl Zimmer ...

Since the dawn of the antibiotic age, opportunistic pathogens have evolved defenses faster than humans can develop drugs to combat them. At the same time, humans have unwittingly given the bugs an ...

The spread of the H1N1 flu, the "swine flu," is thought to spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Health officials encourage you to wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

Two months after she was born, Eliana Nachem got a cough that wouldn’t go away. Three weeks later, she also started having runny stool, prompting a visit to her pediatrician. Eliana didn’t have ...

Millions of people strap smartwatches—like the Apple Watch or Fitbit—to their wrists for their health benefits. Users can monitor their heart rate, count their steps, and gauge their activities. But ...

In 10 flights over Japan, researchers found a host of bacteria and fungi. These high-altitude germs could help spread disease around the world. By Carl Zimmer Carl Zimmer has written about airborne ...