The E. coli bacteria then began to use this toxin to eliminate its competitors and gain a dominant position in the human intestine. But this development did not occur evenly in all parts of the world.

Q: I have seen so many headlines saying that vegetables are contaminated with E. coli bacteria. I grow a lot of my own vegetables, and I am wondering how this happens and how to prevent it. Why do ...

coli lately, but what do you really know about this bacteria? E. coli bacteria naturally live in the intestines of animals, including humans. Most strains of it are harmless, but some kinds can ...

“E. coli is a bug that we all have in our intestines,” explains Britain's leading expert on E. coli, the microbiologist Professor Hugh Pennington. “The vast majority of the hundreds of different ...

Moreover, E. coli is not only a harmless intestinal inhabitant, but is also a highly versatile pathogen that contributes significantly to the burden of infectious disease. Theodor Escherich ...

E. coli bacteria could be used to create biodegradable plastics, reports a paper published in Nature Chemical Biology. The ...

The investigation is ongoing. E. coli is a type of bacteria found in the environment, including water, food and in the intestines of people and animals. There are many kinds of harmless E.

Food recalls happen every once in a while, and this time the CDC wants you to stay away from a common leafy green, which has ...