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'Black mold-like substance' and water contamination uncovered by FDA at Tom's of Maine toothpaste factoryThe Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to a Tom's of Maine facility in Sanford that makes toothpaste.
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39 sickened, 15 hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrotsU.S. health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli tied to now-recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots from Grimmway Farms.
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AI could identify the next superbug-fighting drugBy analyzing the resistance genes and proteins of E. coli, researchers can optimize treatments to address both current and future antimicrobial resistance.
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Necrotizing fasciitis: The 'flesh-eating' infection that bores holes in the bodyNecrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that aggressively attack the soft tissue of the body.
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E. coli in the gut may fuel a 'chain reaction' leading to Parkinson's, early study suggestsTwo recent chemistry studies pinpoint reactions that may link the gut microbiome to the development of Parkinson's disease.
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New device 'zaps' bacteria on the skin, potentially preventing infectionsEarly experiments suggest a patch that delivers harmless electric currents into the skin can thwart certain bacterial infections. However, it has not yet been tested in humans.
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Nearly 50 illnesses, 1 death caused by E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter PoundersU.S. health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of bacterial infections that has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
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Which came first: viruses or bacteria?Viruses and bacteria have been around for billions of years, but which came first?
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Toothbrushes and showerheads are teeming with viruses unknown to science, study showsScientists identified more than 600 viruses in samples taken from bathrooms in the United States. The viruses infect bacteria — not people — and scientists say they may provide more benefits than causes for concern.
