Microbes

Inside the fascinating (and delicious!) science of sourdough bread

What makes a baker’s hands different from anyone else’s hands? And how does flour, water, bacteria and wild yeast from the air result in something as delicious and as unique as ...

A major cause of obesity may be hiding in your gut

One day, you might be able to eat microbes — yes, microbes — to help you lose weight. That might sound like a headline you’d see in a health magazine from hell the future, but i...

For healthier buildings, just add bacteria?

Just like a human being, a house or office has its own microbiome, with good and bad microorganisms. One researcher has a targeted idea: to customize our spaces with the right m...