Identification of microbes joins together the discipline of microbiology with the study of infectious diseases. Methods of reliable and accurate microbial identification are valuable to a wide range ...

The Rorschach test is a psychological test designed by psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach in the early 1900s. The test involves presenting a subject with images of inkblots; the person then describes what ...

It seems easy enough to take a COVID-19 test at home. But what if your results aren't so simple to interpret? If you get just a faint line, does that mean you're actually positive for COVID? I know ...

In the remote work era, reliable Wi-Fi is a must. From testing network performance to locating nearby connectivity, these are six of the best speed test apps to consider. A speedy and stable internet ...

If you’re experiencing a sluggish internet connection, it’s probably time to check the speed. We’ll show you several ways to measure the speed of your internet connection using on-board tools in ...

Your doctor may recommend the creatine phosphokinase (CPK) test if there's a need to measure CPK enzyme levels in your blood. The cells in your body require this creatine kinase enzyme to generate ...

Shoulder problems are one of the most common complaints that doctors need to diagnose. Speed’s test and Yergason’s test are both ways for your doctor to physically examine the area around your ...

A new approach to a routine blood test could predict a person’s 30-year risk of heart disease, research published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine found. Subscribe to read this story ad ...

Industrial microbiology is a branch of applied microbiology that uses microbes, such as bacteria, algae, and fungi, to produce high-value products, including drugs and fuels. 1 This field of science ...

Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness. Credit... Supported by By Hilary Achauer Photographs by Ashley Barker How do you know if you are fit? Or, at least, fit enough?

Fanny Angelina Hesse introduced agar to the life sciences in 1881. A trove of unpublished family papers sheds new light on her many accomplishments Corrado Nai In 1881, Fanny Angelina Hesse suggested ...