A scientist has shared a disturbing experiment to reveal the amount of bacteria that can be found on your hands after using a ...

A Chicago-based microbiologist has busted the five-second rule, proving floor contact instantly contaminates food.

Their calculations revealed that, when push came to shove, the rapidly dividing bacteria at the colony’s center became a stress hub. Weady noted that as the experiment continued, new stress hubs ...

can tell when their experiments succeed, because the bacteria stop glowing. Zachary Donnell / Bassler Lab Teng spreads bacteria on a petri dish. "If you can turn out the lights," says Bassler ...

To find out, Nicholas Aicher, a senior quality control analyst from Chicago, decided to put the rule to the test. Known for ...

They’re far worse than those of a previous experiment he conducted on the seats at airport gates — for which the analyst ...

This work resulted in a rich collection of detailed time-lapses. His extensive portfolio showcases bacteria with unique traits, using photography to share the beauty and complexity of microbes with ...