Previous insights into microbial communities in groundwater have been based primarily on more easily available samples of cells floating freely in the water. However, prior studies already indicated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. A Travelmath study uncovered that hotel rooms harbor more bacteria than the average home environment.

A Travelmath study uncovered that hotel rooms harbor more bacteria than the average home environment. That immaculate-looking bedspread and glistening bathroom might not be as clean as they appear, ...

Microbial communities, though invisible to the naked eye, are vitally important to planetary health and to Earth’s ecosystems. But they are often neglected in conservation strategies. Like other ...