Wits scientists have identified a "microbial watchlist" of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites that could cause cancer.

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Cash carries dangerous, sometimes life-threatening bacteria as it passes through countless hands and contaminated ...

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In a multicenter randomized trial of 150 children and adolescents, trigeminal nerve stimulation failed to outperform sham ...

Across two very different continents, scientists are mapping vast systems of ancient tunnels that were not carved by rivers ...

Soybeans have quietly become one of the most strategically important crops on Earth, feeding people and animals while ...

Environmental microbiomes play a pivotal role in shaping the resilience and functioning of ecosystems under increasing anthropogenic pressures. Microbial ...

In recent years, significant advancements have been made in understanding how oral flora impacts not only bone health but also the complex interplay between ...

A bacterial cell settles onto a nondescript surface. It is plump, healthy and functioning as it should. Nothing appears amiss ...