Whether in the human body or on surfaces, bacteria protect themselves from outside attackers using biofilms. Physicist Eleonora Secchi is researching how these slime-like protective films are formed, ...

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A sea lion rescued from Ballona Creek earlier this month is recovering after treatment for a bacterial infection, a process ...

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Nearly 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay, while gum disease affects over half of American adults—yet conventional ...

Common items in the home that aren't disinfected enough include doorknobs, light switches, toothbrush holders, remote controls, towels, and kitchen sinks.

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It's well established that gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are strongly linked. But what wasn't known, until a ...