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10 of the deadliest superbugs that scientists are worried about
These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, leaving doctors scrambling to help patients who are infected.
What's the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?
There are two main types of bacteria, and these categories reflect the microbes' biology and their vulnerability to different antibiotics.
Scientists have found a secret 'switch' that lets bacteria resist antibiotics — and it's been evading lab tests for decades
Microbiologists are on a quest to unravel a rare phenomenon involved in antibiotic resistance and how it may change our understanding of infections.
'Breaking,' aka breakdancing, is in the Olympics for the 1st time — here's the brain science behind it
Here's the brain science of breaking, the dance style making its Olympic debut in Paris.
Valley fever risk may be high this year, California officials warn in wake of music festival outbreak
California officials are investigating cases of valley fever tied to a recent music festival.
WHO may declare new, deadlier mpox outbreak an international emergency
The World Health Organization will soon convene a committee to decide if the ongoing mpox outbreak constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern."
What causes blood clots?
Blood clots can be dangerous, especially if all or part of them break off and then travel through the bloodstream.
Who should get the new RSV vaccines? Here's everything you need to know
There are now RSV vaccines approved for older adults and for pregnant people, and antibody shots (not vaccines) available for babies. What's the difference?
