Bacteria are ubiquitous microscopic organisms capable of rapid growth. While beneficial strains like lactic acid bacteria ...

E. coli is a fecal coliform that health departments can test for in Indiana waters. The bacteria ends up in our waters from the gastrointestinal tracts of people and warm-blooded animals. The bacteria ...

Microplastics have officially entered your food chain — and they might be transforming bacteria into superbugs.

Between the time Keith Massimino dropped off and picked up his 5-year-old son for a recreation program at Mixville Park Pond last week, the beach was closed to swimmers due to high levels of E. coli.

Genetically engineered bacteria have been created that can convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the polymer plastic ...

A potent herb found in your favourite takeaway curries could be the secret weapon against bowel cancer - but you'll need to be prepared to eat a lot of it.

ASHEVILLE - As tubers and paddlers have returned to the French Broad River, water quality monitoring systems have indicated E. coli rates have remained steadily above recommended levels for swimming ...

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is widely used to treat pain and fever. It is produced from molecules derived from ...