What is a model organism? Moving beyond E. coli
The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).
E. Coli Levels 1,000 Times Legal Limit Found in Texas Water
During an inspection, E. coli was found at 1,000 times the legal limit in Crosby, Texas, roughly 30 minutes northeast of Houston. Although the contaminated water isn't getting into the region's ...
Tackling the threat of drug-resistant E. coli in China
A comprehensive seven-year study across 20 Chinese provinces has revealed a concerning rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ...
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Christine White-Ziegler
and Talya R. Davis **. "Genome-wide identification of H-NS controlled, temperature regulated genes in Escherichia coli K-12." J Bacteriol. 2009 Feb;191(3):1106–10. Epub 2008 Nov 14. White-Ziegler, ...
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FDA and EPA Announce First Registered Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Treatment
Leafy greens have had a checkered past in terms of food safety — it’s been suspected that pre-harvest irrigation water may have spread E. coli and Salmonella to these vegetables.
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Publisher’s Platform: Combating E. coli — A call for vigilance in food safety practices
Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, is a versatile bacterium. While many strains are harmless and a natural part of our intestinal ...