The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).

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 ...

From time to time, outbreaks of E. coli pop up in the news cycle. For instance, in October 2024, dozens of McDonald's ...

A comprehensive seven-year study across 20 Chinese provinces has revealed a concerning rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ...

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This year is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Theodor Escherich, the German physician who discovered Escherichia coli. Jörg Hacker and Gabriele Blum-Oehler reflect on the life of Escherich ...

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.

Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, is a versatile bacterium. While many strains are harmless and a natural part of our intestinal ...