Eldon residents are still under a boil order as of Saturday, marking the 18th day. The city posted on its social media, ...

Testing of plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy products in England has found the majority of them are safe from a microbial point of view. A study assessed the microbiological safety and ...

In the depths of the ocean, marine corals have evolved intricate, porous structures that shelter diverse microbial communities. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Now, ...

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) announced that E. coli bacteria was found in a raw water sampling of a former BexarMet well near Bear Creek Street on the west side. SAWS says the ...

A man bitten by a stray cat in the U.K. developed an infection from a bacterial species that wasn’t present in any DNA database, researchers reported in a case study published in the August edition of ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Tropical Storm Debby has left its mark on our local waterways, significantly impacting water quality due to heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding. During a brief lull in the ...

HOUSTON – A boil water notice for parts of northwest Harris County has been rescinded following further testing results of its water supply, according to the Harris County MUD No. 24. Texas Commission ...

A bacteria advisory is in effect for the Roosevelt Bridge area, Leighton Park boat launch in Palm City, and the Stuart Sandbar near Sailfish Point, the Florida health department office in Martin ...

Microbiologists have long known that ancient, inactive viruses known as cryptic prophages can insert their genetic material into bacterial DNA. These genetic fragments allow bacteria to use ...