Superbugs in Canine Poop: More Than 50% of Pet Dogs With Diarrhea Carry Antibiotic-Resistant E. coli Bacteria

Medicine & Technology Mar 01, 2024

A team of veterinary researchers has found high levels of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in dogs with diarrhea. Learn more about it in this article.

Bacteria Store and Pass on ‘Memories’ for Future Generations, Use Iron-Based Recollection To Improve Swarming Efficiency

Nov 28, 2023

Scientists made a stunning discovery which reveals that bacteria can exhibit a form of memory related to its adopting strategies. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Microbial Energy? Scientists Bioengineer E. coli Bacteria To Produce Electricity, Process Organic Waste

Sep 14, 2023

When the bioengineered E. coli was exposed to a sample of brewery wastewater, the bacteria gobbled it up in over 50 hours, showing that the system could potentially enable energy production alongside simultaneous organic waste processing. Read to learn more.

Pipe Leak Leads to Contaminated Water for 150,000 Michigan Residents; Locals Told to Boil Drinking Water Before Usage

Aug 03, 2023

Mild E.coli could lead to stomach cramps or even bloody diarrhea, but severe cases can result in respiratory illness, pneumonia, and UTI. Read to learn more.

Antimicrobial Use Among Livestock Can Threaten Human Immunity, Study Says

Apr 27, 2023

While antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are seen to be possible alternatives for treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, it is important to address the effects of AMP-resistant virulencies before using them for patient treatment. Read to learn more.

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in 40% of Sampled Meat from Supermarkets; Scientists Advise To Limit Usage of Antibiotics Among Livestock, Thoroughly Cook Meat, Disinfect Cooking Utensils

Apr 19, 2023

Various pork, beef, turkey, and chicken supermarket products were found to contain antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Read to learn more.

Food Poisoning Bacteria Detector Developed Using Scattered Colors in Nanoparticles That Can Quickly Identify Toxins

Aug 30, 2022

Bacterial tests are performed to detect food poisoning bacteria at food manufacturing factories using scattered colors in nanoparticles. Read to know more.

Genetically Engineered E. Coli Bacteria Could Produce Medicines and Treat Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases [Study]

Aug 05, 2022

Scientists modified E. Coli bacteria using genetic engineering. Continue reading to find out the potential application of the modified bacteria in the field of medicine and health.

Dogs Fed With Raw Meat Have Antibiotic-Resistant E.coli and Other Bacteria That May Be Passed to Humans

Jul 22, 2022

Two studies show feeding dogs with raw meat may not be the best dietary choice and warns owners to always clean up after their pets. Read the article to learn more details.

400-Year-Old Italian Mummy Provide Insights About the Mysterious Evolutionary History of E. Coli

Jun 17, 2022

An ancient sample of E. coli bacteria was extracted from a mummified gallstone patient that was buried during the Renaissance period.

2,000 Generations E. Coli Experiment Might Have Solved an Evolutionary Debate

Jun 16, 2022

A bacteria experiment might have provided the solution that ends the long-running debate about the greatest factor of biological evolution. Read more about the investigation and what the scientists found.

Molecular Study Shows How This Probiotic Competes Bad Pathogens, Protects Gastrointestinal Tract

May 17, 2022

Experts from UC Davis discovered how probiotics protect our guts from destructive bacterias. Read more about this cellular activity in our gastrointestinal systems and the benefits it produce.

Ultrasound-Guided Bacteria May Be the Secret to Stopping Tumors

Mar 31, 2022

In a recent study, researchers from Caltech used focused ultrasound to remotely control engineered E.coli bacteria. Read on to find out how the novel therapy affects cancer tumors and how it can be used in other hard-to-treat disease.

Norovirus Suspected to be the Cause of Alarming Increase of Illnesses in Wyoming, Health Officials Say

Nov 20, 2021

Wyoming state health officials are alarmed by the increasing reports of illnesses in the state, which is particularly concerning on children below 5. They said it might be due to norovirus that can be spread through contaminated food and drinks.

Antibiotic-Resistance Could Be Fought with Regulatory RNA Sequence Targeting, Research Suggests

Jul 16, 2021

Research findings suggests that an RNA sequnce found in a majority of infection causing bacteria could be targeted to combat antibiotic-resistance that's a rising public health issue across the globe.