Skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, often called staph infections, are extremely common and can sometimes become very serious. These...

For many years, scientists believed that stopping bacteria from communicating with each other could help treat infections. The idea seemed simple: if...

For many years, scientists believed that stopping bacteria from communicating with each other could help treat infections. The idea seemed simple: if...

What once was a medical miracle has become a nightmare. At a Bhekisisa webinar, scientists discussed how changing climate conditions are helping the...

What once was a medical miracle has become a nightmare. At a Bhekisisa webinar, scientists discussed how changing climate conditions are helping the...

Peanuts are one of the most popular snacks in the world. Many people enjoy them roasted, salted, or mixed into foods such as peanut butter, sauces,...

Peanuts are one of the most popular snacks in the world. Many people enjoy them roasted, salted, or mixed into foods such as peanut butter, sauces,...

New Africa/Shutterstock Body odour has a reputation problem. It is often treated as a hygiene failure or a social offence. In reality, it is biology...

Cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have saved many lives, but they also have limits and side effects. Scientists around...

Cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have saved many lives, but they also have limits and side effects. Scientists around...