Japanese researchers have discovered a way to tackle plastic pollution by engineering E. coli bacteria to make a biodegradable alternative to PET plastic. The breakthrough, shared in a Kobe University ...

An E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce ripped across 15 states in November, sickening dozens of people, including a 9-year-old boy in Indiana who nearly died of kidney failure and a 57-year-old ...

The ability to precisely edit the genomes of bacteria has long been a goal of microbiologists. Such technology would enable ...

Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of an especially dangerous type of E. coli infection linked to raw cheddar cheese, according to an alert from the US Food and Drug ...

With recent E. coli outbreaks linked to certain foods, it’s important to stay informed about the products you buy and eat, as well as how to recognize symptoms and know when to seek proper care. E.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The E. coli outbreak in lettuce led to at least 89 cases across 15 states, according to an internal FDA report. More than a third ...