Most people clean their homes with the best intentions, but some of the most common habits actually make things worse rather than better. The tools you trust, the cloths you reuse, and the wipes you ...

We get our hands wet in the world of microorganisms with Meteorologist Samantha Jacques. In today’s Science with Samantha, she focuses on how soaps work in repelling germs and harmful bacteria in her ...

Even though it only covers a few millimeters, the trip can take several days. In the mouse embryo, cells that spawn sperm or eggs must travel from where they arise to their destination in the ...

Germs! They are everywhere and they can get us sick. But, the good news is we have lots of way to keep them away. Definition: Germs are microorganisms, which can cause disease. The types of germs ...

Have you ever wondered why most disinfectants indicate they kill 99.9% or 99.99% of germs, but never promise to wipe out all of them? Perhaps the thought has crossed your mind mid-way through cleaning ...

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.

Today, it is hard for us to fully appreciate the great revolution in medicine known as “germ theory” and the role that animal research played in its development. It seems impossible that people once ...

Keeping your home clean and free of germs is a never-ending job. While you might think that the most germ-laden place is the bathroom, the kitchen takes the cake. According to The Spruce, the kitchen ...