Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacterium that lives in the intestines of animals and humans, and it is often used to ...

Lau's work is part of a national network of food surveillance and is one of the ways South Dakota's unique food safety ...

To Shakespeare’s Hamlet we humans are “the paragon of animals”. But recent advances in genetics are suggesting that humans are far from being evolution’s greatest achievement.

But the research topic is, for obvious reasons, controversial. Scientists have largely steered clear of trying to create full ...

What to know about food safety in your home amid increase in foodborne illnesses 04:32. Ground beef that was distributed nationwide may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S ...

U.S. agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria.

Those infected with E. coli can experience dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps for 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure. While most people recover within a week, some ...

E. coli is a potentially deadly bacterium that can lead to dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps for 2 to 8 days, or 3 to 4 days on average, the FSIS said.

Scientists have identified human genes that act like light switches, flipping on or off and influencing fertility and disease risk.