Many insects are naturally infected with symbiotic bacteria, which are typically transmitted vertically from mother to offspring but are not transmitted horizontally. Understanding the effects of these ...

Scientists have discovered a trove of viruses living on everyday bathroom items like toothbrushes and showerheads.

Scientists from Northeastern University have identified the two areas of your bathroom that are 'teeming' with viruses, some of which have never been seen before.

Step aside tropical rainforests and coral reefs—the latest hotspot to offer awe-inspiring biodiversity lies no further than your bathroom.

Microbiologists found that showerheads and toothbrushes are teeming with an extremely diverse collection of viruses -- most of which have never been seen before.

A single shift of a parasite from one host species to another can trigger catastrophic infectious disease outbreaks. Despite this, scientists continue to debate the role of species diversity in natural ...