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

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

Nuking leftovers at work might not seem like a health risk, but those microwaves can often be a hotbed for bacteria. One ...

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

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 ...

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

Researchers have created a novel imaging-technology combination that can capture gene activity in individual bacteria in ...

At least 140 people have fallen sick in Iceland after eating food as part of a traditional feast. On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, Þorrablót, an Icelandic festival, ...

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

“Grocery stores are kinda like gyms, airplanes, and emergency rooms,” Tetro said. “We know the germiest places, and we don’t ...

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 ...

Maharashtra Health Department said, "A total of 205 suspected patients have been detected till date. Of these, 177 patients ...