The study was conducted in a grassland on the UC Santa Cruz campus known as the “Great Meadow.” (Photo by Gregory Gilbert) Researchers grew a selection of 44 wild plant species with no previous ...

The expansive, dense eelgrass beds that line much of the U.S. coastline provide invaluable habitat and other services to ...

Infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year will spread significantly to new regions as the planet heats up, new research predicts — and the world is not prepared. Fungi are ...

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In over 20 years as a safety professional, many scenarios have presented persistent and preventable risks. One of the most concerning is exposure to bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) in healthcare settings.

Plant pathogens, particularly those from the genera Dickeya and Pectobacterium, are the primary causal agents of soft rot diseases, which affect a wide range of economically important crops. These ...

Here are 17 key administrative recommendations for the prevention of bloodborne pathogen transmission, outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1. Incorporate preventing ...