Bacteria
How Climate Change Could Release World-Ending Super Bacteria
Strains of a "superpower" bacteria that could cause the world's next deadly pandemic have been discovered by scientists in Antarctica.
Viral Video Shows Just How Much Bacteria Can Be Found on Restaurant Cutlery
The man swabbed the silverware given to him at a restaurant and put the sample in a petri dish to find out the results.
Teen Has Legs Amputated After Leftover Noodles Trigger Deadly Condition
The college student was admitted to intensive care with multiple organ failure and necrosis of his skin after eating his flatmate's lo mein.
Why Your Kitchen Sponge Is the Ideal Breeding Ground for Bacteria
"Bacteria are just like people living through the pandemic—some find it difficult being isolated while others thrive," said a Duke University scientist. But both types of bacteria will grow on a sponge.
Huge Fields of Sea Cucumbers Found in Atacama Trench Hadal Zone
"[It looked] like one of the pastures that I see with the cows in Texas. They were everywhere," Victor Vescovo told Newsweek.
Boy, 4, Paralyzed Over a Matter of Hours Diagnosed With Rare Disorder
Oliver Davis' mom said "he was a real trooper and endured so much" after he was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Woman Suspects Poultry at Walmart Is Contaminated in Viral Video
"We are in close communication with Tyson, who told us a 'puffed' bag does not indicate spoilage in this case," Walmart said in response.
Scientists Warn of Bacterial 'Alien Invasion' Caused by Space Missions
Space missions could also carry "bacterial invaders" to unspoiled alien worlds such as Mars and the moon.
Colorado House Cat Tests Positive for Bubonic Plague
The infectious disease, which is caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, can be spread to humans and pets by fleas.
Legionella Bacteria Symptoms Explained After Duke University Outbreak
Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires' disease—a type of pneumonia—as well as a less serious illness known as Pontiac fever
What the CDC Knows About U.S. Melioidosis Cases After Disease Kills Two
Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei, which is found in tropical and subtropical climates.
How Worried to Be About Melioidosis, As CDC Warns of Rare Tropical Disease
Melioidosis is endemic to tropical and subtropical climates but four cases have recently been documented in the U.S., including two fatalities.
CDC Warns Doctors to Watch out for Melioidosis, Rare Tropical Disease
"Unlike the germs that cause most foodborne outbreaks, the bacteria responsible for melioidosis can take two to three weeks to make someone sick," the CDC said.
Texas Fisherman Dies After Being Infected With 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria
Raymond "Skipper" Mock from Cameron County passed away after suffering from organ failure and sepsis.
52 Cases of Bacterial Illness From Shellfish Discovered in Washington
Experts said that over 1 billion aquatic animals on the Pacific Coast—including snails, mussels and clams—may have been cooked to death in the heat.
Texas Beachgoers Should Watch Out for Flesh-Eating Bacteria: Health Expert
Vibrio vulnificus, which can be caused from eating raw or undercooked seafood such as oysters, is naturally present in brackish and salt water.
Listeria Symptoms Explained As Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken
Around 1,600 people develop listeriosis every year in the United States, CDC figures show, with around 260 of these individuals dying from the disease.
What to Know About Melioidosis As Three People in U.S. Catch Rare Disease
The cases are unusual given that the disease is endemic to tropical and subtropical climates.
Woman Loses Unborn Baby, Has Legs Amputated After Catching Infection
Leana Stendell woke up vomiting, and was in a coma 12 hours later.
Listeria Alert as 130,000 Pounds of Chicken Products May Be Contaminated
Listeria can cause listeriosis, which primarily affects older adults, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Species in Snake Poop Could Spread to Humans
Researchers in India made the concerning discovery, with their findings made public earlier this year.
Recalled Hand Sanitizer Can Infect Lungs, Bloodstreams Due to Bacteria
This alcohol-free hand sanitizer, that's used when soap and water aren't available, could be especially harmful to those with compromised immune systems.
Utah Woman Accused Of Injecting Roommate With E.Coli., Purchased Online
Jamie Lynn Ridd had pleaded guilty in June to buying insulin, E. coli., and other bacteria on the dark web that she allegedly used to inject into her roommate, potentially causing staph infections.
What Causes Plague, What Are Symptoms? First California Case for 5 Years
In the United States, around seven human plague cases are recorded every year,
Plague Kills Another Man in Mongolia As Russia Starts Mass Vaccination
Bubonic plague is a potentially deadly disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis.
Mouth Bacteria May Help Cancer Spread by Making Cells Communicate
The findings suggest that keeping our mouths clean may help keep the germs at bay, co-author Daniel J. Slade of Virginia Tech told Newsweek.
Bacteria That Feeds on Metal Accidentally Discovered by Scientists
The discovery could shed light on the mysterious formation of strange, metallic balls that have been documented on the seafloor across many parts of the world.
Teen Boy Dies From Bubonic Plague in Mongolia After Eating Marmot Meat
In Mongolia, at least one person dies from plague every year, despite public health campaigns warning people to avoid eating or coming into contact with marmots.
Russians Warned Against Hunting and Eating Marmots After Plague Cases
The plague is caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria.
China's Inner Mongolia Reports Bubonic Plague Case, Issues Level 3 Alert
It is currently not clear how the individual became infected.