Review of data from the trial found that the vaccine was not sufficiently effective at preventing invasive E coli disease ...

It is generally recommended that people wash their vegetables, including 'pre-washed' lettuce, under cold running water ...

Darwin's theory of natural selection provides an explanation for why organisms develop traits that help them survive and reproduce.

Learn about how to disinfect your house after an illness, from your kitchen and bathroom to your cell phone, bedding, and ...

Every year, foodborne illnesses sicken 50 million Americans and claim an estimated 3,000 lives. The food safety system is governed by 15 different federal agencies responsible for the enforcement of ...

By analyzing E. coli protein levels, scientists found a surplus of membrane shuttle proteins that may play a role in antibiotic resistance.

Doctor Isabel Viña reignited the debate over how worried people should be about bagged lettuce and salad. Due to the ...

A Cornell University-led collaboration has uncovered the equipment that enables bacteria to survive exposure to antibiotics: a shuttling mechanism that helps a complex of proteins pump out a wide ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, especially in women, due to their shorter urethras. Drinking plenty of water ...