Whether in the human body or on surfaces, bacteria protect themselves from outside attackers using biofilms. Physicist Eleonora Secchi is researching how these slime-like protective films are formed, ...

A new, fast and easy test could revolutionize blood transfusions, giving blood centers and hospitals a reliable way to monitor the quality of red blood cells after they sit for weeks in storage.

Just like with people, when pets experience chronic stress it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate and blood pressure; weaken the immune system, and even cause fluctuations in weight — ...