Microbial mats are complex communities of microorganisms, primarily bacteria and archaea, that form layered structures in various aquatic environments. These mats play a crucial role in ecosystem ...

Carefully cleaning exercise equipment was the norm when the Covid-19 pandemic was raging. But today you might be less attentive to pathogens, even in crowded spaces such as fitness centers.

Using an antimicrobial mat can be helpful, too. These are effective in preventing bacterial growth, Tetro said. You still need to clean and disinfect them, but they don’t need to be treated as ...

Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria and can cause infections.While Staphylococcus aureus is found on many gym surfaces, exercise mats are particularly germy. That’s partly because everyone ...