Should you let your dog lick your face?
Dogs stick their noses in everything, but many people believe their saliva is beneficial
Three times Louise Slaughter used her microbiology training in Congress
The lawmaker, who died last month, pushed for public health reform
Don't fear germs – at least not too much
Microbes are neither purely 'good' nor 'bad'
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How paper towels could revolutionize DNA analysis
A new method could make it more affordable to diagnose diseases
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Can corals be saved? The key may be in their microbes
Biologists are studying corals with techniques designed for humans
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