Microbiology

Are Mushroom Spores Illegal? Federal vs. State Law

How to Kill Fungi: What Works and What Doesn’t

Why Is Lysogeny Advantageous to a Bacteriophage?

Can Gram-Negative Bacteria Form Endospores?

Can HIV Stay Dormant? How Long Reservoirs Can Last

Why Does Cheese Stink? The Science Behind the Smell

Why Aren’t US Chickens Vaccinated Against Salmonella?

Can Bacteria Be Infected by Viruses? How Phages Work

Are Water Fountains Clean? Germs, Lead & Biofilm

Why People Don’t Wash Their Hands (And How to Fix It)