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The creation and use of bioweapons is not a new concept. The first military use of biological agents was traced back to the twelfth century, but has today’s technology made it easier to create and deploy these weapons in more sophisticated ways? According to the Wall Street Journal, biological and computer viruses may soon be...

School is back in session! With all of the excitement of a new school year, new students, and new friends (plus reunions with old ones), you might forget about the less-exciting parts of returning to school: germs.  Within a few weeks, it seems like everyone has caught a stomach bug, the flu, a cold, or...

By now, you know that staph, MRSA, E. coli, and other germs are everywhere in your locker room, but some places are more prone to microbial growth than others. Dark, damp environments provide opportunities for bacteria and molds to rapidly multiply, and frequent skin-to-skin contact in sports allows for further spread back in the locker...

Candida auris: you’ve probably heard about it in the news by now.  This emerging fungus is making waves because of its multi-drug resistance and its rapid spread. According to the CDC, C. Auris represents a global health threat — so what can we do to prevent it? Candida Fungi C. auris is just a new...