You probably think your dishwasher is doing its job. The plates come out shiny, the glasses sparkle, and there's no visible ...

A CUSB researcher has identified a novel bacterium, Metabacillus neibensis, capable of degrading medium-weight plastic at nearly double the rate of previously known microbes. This extremophile breaks ...

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"The microwave is as dirty as your kitchen table, so don't forget to clean it," stated Manuel Porcar, one of the researchers. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Valencia ...

Once gleaming with futuristic ambition, microwave ovens are often taken for granted in our modern kitchens and offices. But a spotlight shines upon these atomic-age appliances once again in a study ...

Microwave ovens used in homes, offices, and laboratories host thriving communities of microbes, according to a new study. The findings challenge the long-held belief that microwave radiation used to ...

Researchers have discovered a unique microbiome in domestic and laboratory microwaves, with varying microbial communities influenced by food interactions and user habits. This study reveals the ...

Microorganisms added to the standard CLSI M45 that causes infection less frequently than those covered by CLSI M02, M07, and M100 are defined as “Infrequently Isolated” or “Fastidious Bacteria.” ...