At the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), Jérémie Palacci's research group is venturing into ...

Have you ever dropped food on the floor only to invoke the '5-second rule' before finishing up your snack? Well, science has ...

Scientists at Institute of Science and Technology Austria have demonstrated that Escherichia coli can spin microscopic discs ...

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) live in a pristine, high-tech environment designed for survival in the harsh conditions of space. However, new research suggests that fewer ...

The H1N1 flu, or swine flu, continues to cause illness, hospitalizations and deaths worldwide. The virus was first detected in humans in the United States in April. Since then, the virus continues to ...

Researchers reveal how bacteria generate torque, enabling them to drive microscopic machines, potentially advancing ...

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning ...

The spread of the H1N1 flu, the "swine flu," is thought to spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Health officials encourage you to wash your hands often with soap and warm water.

Bacteria have been around for billions of years. Could they have come up with complex behaviors that we just don’t understand yet? Could they have their own language? Their own culture? Their own ...