Viruses, not bacteria are the cause of common cold, influenza and most coughs. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial illnesses and in some cases when used against cold or flu they can do more harm than good, the expert warned. Read the rest of the entry

German artist Gunnar Green has made an interesting project in using plants and bacteria in modern art. He worked in Berlin and the scientists were really sceptical about the idea.After whole series of experiments, the artist stopped at the thought of making letters and words, using live organisms.For instance, one of his objects represents sor of an acquarium, where algae slowly forms letters. Another his invention is soap-like material, which contains E.coli bacteria. If holding the object in warmth, bacteria multiplyand form letters. More of Green's works

2 minutes in a microwave can sterilize sponges and dishcloths after use, killing 99% of the harmful bacteria that causes illness, report U.S. researches. They say, if people want to decontaminate them, and not just only clean, they should use the microwave. At least 76 million Americans get sick from foodborne microbes every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 5,000 people die from them. Earlier studies have given the evidences of sponges and dishcloths providing happy home for millions of the pathogens, in part because they often remain damp, which helps