microbiolog

Health news

Gut bacteria is the probable cause of Parkinson's, Finnish study finds

Doctors could soon be running screenings looking for the Parkinson-associated bacteria and subsequently remove it from the gut.

09/05/2023

Health news

Flies on food aren’t just a nuisance. They're dangerous to your health

Trigger warning: don’t read this when you’re eating. The common house fly could pose a health risk if it lands on your food.

22/09/2022

Culture news

Inside the world's first living musical instrument

Mikeal Hwang is a biologist and musician whose work explores the intersection of science and art. For his latest project, he has created one of the world's first live instruments using live yeast cells...

19/08/2022