Microbiology
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Woman Dies After Eating Raw Oysters: What Are Vibrio Bacteria?
By Rachael Rettner published
A Texas woman developed a fatal infection with flesh eating bacteria after eating raw oysters, according to news reports.
Extremely Rare Case: Man's Artificial Hip Infected with 'Rabbit Fever'
By Cari Nierenberg published
A severe pain in one man's artificial hip joint turned out to be caused by an extremely rare bacterial infection, according to a new report of the man's case.
Could Eating Poultry Raise Your Risk of UTIs?
By Rachael Rettner published
The poultry products you buy at the grocery store may be a source of bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) in people, a new study suggests.
Bacteria Can Be Programmed to Assemble Structures from Gold Particles
By Charles Q. Choi published
Bacterial colonies programmed with synthetic genes can assemble microscopic particles of gold into useful devices such as sensors, a new study finds.
Some Vaginal Bacteria May Raise Risk of STDs
By Rachael Rettner published
Certain types of vaginal bacteria may increase a woman's risk of contracting chlamydia.
Secret Vatican Manuscript's Mysterious Purple Spots Decoded
By Stephanie Pappas published
A conservation mystery has a surprising culprit.
New Map Tracks Germs' Travels Around Hospitals
By Tracy Staedter published
In a yearlong study, researchers watched bacteria populate a newly opened hospital.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked with Differences in Gut Bacteria
By Rachael Rettner published
People with chronic fatigue syndrome may have imbalances in their gut bacteria, a new study suggests.
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