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Thirteen of These AI-Written Viruses Carry Mutations Found in No Known Natural Genome

Sixteen AI-designed viruses worked. Thirteen carried mutations absent from every known natural sequence, and one borrowed a rival's protein.

Medical Daily · Aug 14

Federal Prosecutors Move to Shut Down a Raw Pet Food Maker After Nearly a Decade of Contamination Findings

DOJ sued Darwin's Natural Pet Products, alleging repeated pathogen contamination. Pathogens appeared in 12 of 18 recent FDA samples.

Medical Daily · Aug 14

This South African river has a bacteria count off the charts: a natural filter is cleaning it for watering food gardens

Every day, millions of litres of polluted water flow through many South African rivers and disappear into the sea.

The Conversation · Aug 12

Scientists use AI to create viruses that don’t exist in nature for the first time

Scientists have designed and created new viruses using artificial intelligence. These AI-designed bacteriophages successfully replicated and killed E. coli bacteria. This breakthrough marks a significant advancement in synthetic biology and potential medical applications. The technology could aid in developing new treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Cheese Takes Kid’s Life 9 Years After Fateful Day, Doctor Warns About Hidden Risks

One expert warned, “Parents think that they can trust any product that can be found in a store… such a belief may be dangerous…”

Bored Panda · Aug 5

More Than One Third of Invasive E. Coli Samples Worldwide Were Resistant to Multiple Antibiotics

A global analysis of 10,098 invasive E. coli isolates found that 34% were multidrug-resistant, with rates varying widely across countries.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

Publix’s berry recall expands to eight states with shoppers urged to avoid GreenWise berries

Publix has issued an expanded recall for all lots of its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145 (E. coli O145). E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing strain that can lead to severe symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea,…

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Chilean Frozen Blueberries Tied to an E. coli Outbreak Were Blocked at the Border Only After People Got Sick

FDA added a Chilean blueberry supplier to an import alert after an E. coli outbreak. How imported produce screening actually works.

Medical Daily · Aug 3

Lawsuits Say Taylor Farms Should Have Known: Complaints Cite a 2013 Cyclospora Outbreak and a 2024 E. Coli Death

Lawsuits over the Cyclospora outbreak allege Taylor Farms knew the risk from prior outbreaks. The company defends its protocols. No court has ruled.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Harmful bugs can thrive in your kitchen sponge for weeks – and you won’t be able to tell

That kitchen sponge sitting by your sink is not as innocent as it looks. It could be harbouring Salmonella enteritidis, E coli or Staphylococcus aureus – and there’s no way to tell just by looking at it or smelling it.

The Conversation · Jul 27