Bacteria
Sustainability
Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic into useful substances
Researchers developed genetically engineered strains of one type of bacteria that they say could help to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.
Infectious disease found in dogs has begun spreading to humans
"As of July 2023, 2 laboratory-confirmed cases of B. canis human infection have been identified in the UK," a government report states.
California sea lions are dying—now scientists know why
Twenty-two sea lions have been found dead on beaches in California, with many more found sick.
Dog food sold across the U.S. recalled due to salmonella risk
Mid America Pet Food has recalled its Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus dog food after one sample tested positive for salmonella.
Contaminated Florida water could cost people their limbs
Pathogens are "more likely to be infectious than not infectious" in floodwater, a University of Florida researcher told Newsweek.
Las Vegas hotels investigated over Legionnaires' Disease
Two hotels are facing a health probe after three cases of the bacterial infection were reported by guests who stayed at Caesars Palace and The Orleans.
California residents told to boil drinking water amid E. coli concerns
Californian American Water issued a boil water advisory for some customers after E. coli bacteria were detected in the water supply.
Lake that reappeared is killing migrating birds
Lake Tulare has seen an outbreak of avian botulism, caused by toxins produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which kills birds by paralysis.
Scientists link baby's brain development to their gut bacteria
Specific types of bacteria were related to improved cognitive abilities, suggesting an influence of the gut microbiome on brain development.
Man infected by previously unknown bacteria species after cat bite
The man's hands were infected with a bacterial species that wasn't present in any DNA database.
Man's rare flesh-eating bacterial infection is third documented case ever
Both of the man's legs became infected with necrotizing fasciitis, and he narrowly avoided amputation and perhaps even death.
Michigan residents told to boil drinking water amid potential contamination
The boil water advisory comes after a leak in the local water system, which may make tap water vulnerable to bacterial contamination.
Scientists develop game-changing vaccine against Lyme disease ticks
Researchers have developed a way to vaccinate people such that the ticks that cause Lyme disease cannot be colonized by the bacteria that cause the disease.
Toddler dies after tick bites while playing with dog
The little girl, aged only two, is thought to have died from rickettsiosis caused by bacteria transmitted by ticks.
How often should you wash your bath mat? The answer might shock you
You probably haven't realized how dirty your bath mat is right now, and that's really bad for your health. Here's how often experts say you should wash it.
Seaweed full of flesh-eating bacteria hitting Florida
The massive 5,000-mile blob of sargassum seaweed may be crawling with deadly Vibrio bacteria, scientists have found.
How often should you wash your bath towels? The answer will shock you
A hygiene expert warned that used towels are a "breeding ground for bacteria like mold, mildew, and even E. coli."
Five hygiene mistakes we regularly make in the kitchen
From how to stock your fridge to hidden bacteria in unexpected places, experts reveal the kitchen habits we all need to stop.
Internet disgusted as woman reveals bacteria found on plane headrest
Several users were repulsed by the woman's findings, including one who wrote: "Be right back, need to go wash my hair ...again."
The looming superbug crisis—and how to beat it
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, impervious to the usual drugs, are on the rise, leading scientists to look into using viruses to fight them instead.
Why fish poo could be vital for coral survival
Scientists have found that feces from certain fish species might act as a probiotic for coral reefs.
Man loses leg to flesh-eating disease caused by very rare fungus infection
The man said he told doctors at the hospital that he had injured his leg on a caravan door.
Removal of millions of dead fish from river like "a funeral procession"
The floating, rotting fish are being removed using large nets, scooping the pungent carcasses from the surface of the river.
Global biosafety fears grow amid rise in labs handling dangerous pathogens
The number of labs handling dangerous pathogens has increased to more than 100 worldwide, a report has found, as debate over the origin of COVID-19 rages.
Science student shares top 5 places germs grow the fastest in viral videos
"I can genuinely say that the subway seat was the most shocking discovery," CM, who runs @the_lab_life1, told Newsweek.
School children left in hospital after raw chicken served at lunch
Pictures of the chicken tenders that the children were served for their school lunch show how the middle is clearly raw, pink and shiny.
A "rainbow pool" has appeared in Virginia's Great Dismal Swamp
This unusual and beautiful natural phenomenon seen in the swamp—which stretches across Virginia and North Carolina—occurs only rarely under specific conditions.
Grave of elite Bronze Age brothers with mystery disease discovered
In an attempt to cure the infection, one of the brothers appears to have had a hole cut into his head.
Man fell into a canal, then his eyes started bleeding
The 18-year-old patient was also suffering from a fever, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin and eyes.
School kids hospitalized after eating food possibly contaminated by snake
Images shared on social media showed a snake at the bottom of a pan that contained food that the children subsequently ate.