Saint Louis Public Schools employees will return to the central office next month after the district received good news about ...

Everyone's mailing in stool samples for a gut report, but can an at-home microbiome test actually tell you anything?

Before you overhaul your diet based on a stool test, here's what actually moves your gut health, no kit required.

Scientists have developed a new test that can easily and quickly identify bacteria in any liquid, such as water, milk, or urine. This test uses a type of virus that only insects bacterial cells, ...

Researchers have developed a measurement technique that rapidly measures the number of viable bacteria in food products. They have succeeded in drastically reducing the inspection time from 2 days to ...

When living cells grow, divide or respond to drugs, they give off tiny amounts of heat that offer information about what the ...

"I wanted to create a specially designed gadget that would enable the user to determine fresh leftovers from spoiled ...

ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell food scientists show that a standard quality test used for raw, organic milk is insufficient for distinguishing between specific groups of bacteria, suggesting that the ...

Cornell food scientists show that a standard quality test used for raw, organic milk is insufficient for distinguishing between specific groups of bacteria, suggesting that the criteria for ...

Heading to a Texas beach this summer? Pack your sunscreen, plenty of water, and before you hit the road, check your destination's fecal bacteria level to make sure the water is safe for swimming. The ...