E. coli, or Escherichia coli, is a type of bacteria commonly found in the environment, foods, and intestines of people and animals. While most strains are harmless and part of our normal ...

While scientists have already identified strains of carbapenem-resistant Escherichia ... new clone of E. coli which is becoming both more antimicrobial resistant and more pathogenic.

Not all strains are so helpful, however. "There are different strains of E. coli, some of which are pathogenic, meaning it causes disease/illness," says Laleh Gharahbaghian, MD, a clinical ...

Disinfectants induce oxidative damage in bacteria, but a single mutation triggers the expression of genes that help the ...

Diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC) is a major global cause of diarrheal diseases, with certain strains showing alarming levels of antibiotic resistance.

Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, is a versatile bacterium. While many strains are harmless and a natural part of our intestinal ...

The vaccine, currently in phase 3 trials, targets extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli or ‘ExPEC’, which is estimated to cause around 10 million cases of invasive disease every year and ...

A new study finds that sharks and rays harbor several harmful bacteria, some resistant to antibiotics, raising concerns over their impact on public health.

Compost is a great soil building option, especially with our heavy clay soils, but there are some risks involved, depending ...

The company issued a voluntary recall of yellow onions, and the FDA said samples collected from the recalled onions and a grower tested positive for a different strain of E. coli than was ...

At least 100 people in 14 states were sickened by E. coli bacteria traced back to slivered onions sold at McDonald's restaurants. © TonyBaggett via Getty A new ...