Bacteria

Kitchen cloths and sponges left damp can breed harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. Experts recommend frequent washing, proper drying, and regular replacement.

Leaving frozen meat on the kitchen counter fosters dangerous bacterial growth. Experts recommend three safe thawing methods: refrigeration, cold water bath, or microwave.

An investigation into slushie machines across Israel reveals alarming hygiene standards, with laboratory tests showing bacterial counts twenty times above the legal limit.

Following severe pollution discovered in water tests in the north of the country, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environmental Protection are warning against entering several particularly popular tourist sites due to an immediate health risk.

Our phone accompanies us almost everywhere – it is in our hands almost all day, on the desk, in bed, in the bag, and even in the bathroom, including public ones. Throughout the day we touch dozens of different surfaces and then return to touch the screen, so it is not surprising that it becomes a place where bacteria and microorganisms from our environment accumulate. The question is just how many...

We wash the bathtub, clean the toilet, and change the sheets, but there are places in the house that most of us hardly think need cleaning. Studies conducted in recent years show that bacteria and fungi can establish themselves even inside the shower head, bath toys, the dishwasher, and the toothbrush holder. This does not mean that the house is dangerous or that you need to disinfect everything...

A new study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark reveals how microorganisms find food at depths of several kilometers. It turns out that organic particles sinking from the upper ocean layers release nutrients under immense pressure, providing a vital food source for deep-sea bacteria.

In an era of rising antibiotic resistance, researchers at Indiana University have secured $2.2 million in grants. The funding aims to develop new strategies to combat infections, potentially paving the way for the next generation of antibiotic drugs.

There are items in the house that we make sure to clean almost every week, and there are those that remain off the chore list simply because they look clean. However, according to microbiology and cleaning experts, one of the smallest and most everyday objects in the bathroom can become a hotbed for bacteria, mold, and fungi. If you have never given a thought to your toothbrush holder, it might be...

It turns out the kitchen sponge is the most bacteria-laden object in the house, carrying more germs than a toilet handle. Research shows that regular dish soap doesn't clean it, but simply redistributes bacteria.

Thought the tray table was the problem? It turns out the most contaminated surface on the plane is actually something else, and most of us forget to disinfect it. A microbiologist reveals which spots must be cleaned, and where you should never store your passport and headphones.