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Disease-causing pathogens are notoriously dangerous foes that have evolved many tricks to thwart the bodys immune system. Among the most terrifying are ones that can sneak into the nervous system, even infecting the brain.

Researchers hoping to identify bacteria capable of consuming radioactive waste at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant fear their work has been destroyed by Russian troops

A comprehensive study on meningitis showed how the condition is induced by a fungal infection. Read more about how meningitis is initiated by deadly microbes.

Methane-breathing microbes might become organic power stations that could generate electrical energy from the conversion.

The highly contagious H5N1 strain is also infecting commercial chickens and turkeys

The new findings challenge the oldest fossils discovered life on Earth after its formation. Microfossils from billions of years ago discovered in what is now Canada suggests it may be Earth's oldest life, as per a new study.

Sharing is key to living in society, whether it’s toddlers sharing toys or nations sharing natural resources; but there’s no avoiding the fact that one side getting more means that the other side ...

The new study focused on under-researched RNA viruses, which often infect animals and humans

Ground is collapsing and massive lakes are draining in a matter of days. Thawing permafrost is having profound effects on the region and its infrastructure.

All right, a new united nations report on climate change warns, the world has only three years to act in order to avoid an irreversible catastrophe. meanwhile, a california start-up is doing its part to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions by creating a new kind of alternative meat. cbs carter evans reports, as part of our new series, "american innovation." >> today, were going to be making a little air protein chicken korma. >> reporter: its a classic indian dish, with a twist. it looks like re...