Shine a laser on a drop of blood, mucus, or wastewater, and the light reflecting back can be used to positively identify bacteria in the sample. Jennifer Dionne, associate professor of materials ...

Some of the world's deadliest bacteria appear to have a taste for human blood, a new study has found. Researchers have called this phenomenon "bacterial vampirism." It offers new insights into the ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It's a leading cause of death, but no one knows for sure how and why it happens. It's a major source of health care costs, adding days or weeks to the hospital stays and lost work ...

Some bacteria, among the deadliest in the world, seek out blood in the body like microscopic vampires, researchers say. National Cancer Institute via Unsplash Dracula. Edward Cullen. Morbius. Count ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A research team led by Washington State University has discovered a phenomenon in which some of the world’s deadliest bacteria feed on human blood. The researchers found that ...

A tooth infection might seem like a relatively minor health issue, but its effects can reach far beyond the mouth. Recent ...