Microbes

Researchers target harmful pathogens by unleashing their own infectious organisms.
Karin Heineman, ISTV Executive Producer
Disease that causes high fevers and severe joint pain spreads within the continental U.S.
Patricia Waldron, Contributor
Common ear infection drugs trigger bacteria to build defenses.
Patricia Waldron, Contributor
Deer hunting could have an unexpected benefit.
Sara Rennekamp, Contributing Editor
Dust storms in Africa could affect air quality in the U.S.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
Tiny reflectors can help identify viruses and bacteria.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
Naturally occurring viruses are slowly gaining popularity in eradicating foodborne bacteria.
Cynthia McKelvey, Contributor
Tiny silver particles protect against microbes, but are they dangerous?
Cat Ferguson, Contributor
New study maps how bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics.
Gabriel Popkin, Contributor
A simple laser scan could quickly identify pathogens in food and in the environment.
Alexander Hellemans, Contributor
Scientists use protein found in the eye to kill bacteria found in some infections.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
Bacterial proteins could alter precipitation patterns and climate-change models.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor