When a white blood cell finds a germ, it latches onto it. Then it changes its shape to surround the germ. You can imagine the ...

New research claims there may be too few germs on the ISS, which could actually be negatively impacting astronaut health.

In 19th-century France, the young chemist challenged the theory of spontaneous generation and discovered an invisible world ...

Constant use makes these areas more susceptible to germs and bacteria. It should be no surprise that your bathroom is one of ...

The top of door frames is another area known for almost always being dusty. You can use a duster, microfiber cloth or vacuum ...

Everyone knows the sponge and stovetop are hotbeds for bacteria, but there are germ havens in the kitchen you're forgetting ...

A person's immune system is strengthened by being exposed to a variety of different germs to that the body can learn about and adapt to as many foreign pathogens as possible. Luckily for the ...

Studies reveal that the air inside our homes is more polluted than the air outdoors, and a portion of these toxins come from ...

Science supports mom's advice to bundle up in the cold. A study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology shows that ...

A large proportion of foodborne illnesses are caused by germs on fresh produce. How you select and clean those fruits and ...

This story appears in the September 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. There may be nothing more self-defining than our tastes. Whether in food, wine, romantic partners, or political ...