The Latest Breaking News from Bacteria

We’ve long known that environmental factors – from humidity and temperature to trace chemical vapours – can influence how pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi, behave once released into the air. These tiny droplets of respiratory fluid, or aerosols, carry viruses and bacteria and can float for minutes or…

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Manuel Masalva is in critical condition after being infected with a ‘very aggressive bacteria’

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The post-mortem indicated that Celebre d’Allen developed sepsis or endotoxaemia from a ‘severe bacterial respiratory infection’

Around 770 kg of butter was recalled in seven states across the US after possible contamination with coliform bacteria.

A recent recall of Cabot Creamery butter in seven US states due to potential faecal contamination has raised concerns about food safety.

The recalled butter was distributed in seven states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.