In a new study, scientists used nearly every tool in their toolkit—genomics, transcriptomics, greenhouse experiments and ...

Researchers at the University of Southampton have worked out how bacteria defend themselves against viruses called phages and ...

Improved understanding of how bacterial defense mechanisms operate may help scientists select phages with the best chance of ...

Thirteen people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, according to a report.

Stories of brain-eating amoebas and flesh-eating bacteria are frightening. Here's what swimmers in North Carolina should know ...

As the weather gets hotter and more humid, it’s tempting to take a dip into the nearest body of water to cool off. But ...

Heading into this weekend, 33 Massachusetts beaches are closed. Here's the full list. The following MA beaches, listed by ...

Four freshwater lakes in New Jersey are also under swimming advisories and a lake at a state park remains closed due to a ...

The bacteria itself is part of a group called cable bacteria because they act like cables. They are long and cylindrical in ...

Some of the symptoms of water borne illnesses are not particularly fun. They can lead to rashes or stomach aches, cramps, ...

Dandelion greens contain inulin that feeds beneficial bacteria and compounds that stimulate digestive juices. They’re ...

Locals and tourists are lining up this summer for a dip in the Seine. But the reopening of the storied river to public ...