Latest about Microbiology
How a Lick from a Dog Led to a Man's Leg and Arm Amputations
Don't worry, this is very rare.
A Rare Outbreak of 'Rabbit Fever' Popped Up at a German Winery. The Surprising Cause? Grapes.
When grape harvesters at a German winery mysteriously fell ill with "rabbit fever," a rare bacterial illness, one question in particular stood out: How did they get sick?
Cause of Overpowering Odor on Transavia Airlines Flight Found
A man who smelled so bad his plane had to be rerouted has died of a flesh-eating bacterial infection.
Source of E. Coli in Deadly Romaine Lettuce Outbreak Finally Found
The bacteria turned up in the waters of an irrigation canal in Yuma, Arizona.
Teen Dies from Toxic Shock Syndrome. Why Is It Linked to Tampons?
A Canadian teenager who died on a school field trip was found to have toxic shock syndrome that appears to have stemmed from tampon use.
How Does Salmonella Get into Cereal?
Kellogg announced it is recalling boxes of its Honey Smacks cereal because the product is linked with an outbreak of Salmonella.
Yes, There Are Bacteria on Your Kitchen Towel. No, They Won't Make You Sick
Your kitchen towel may harbor a number of different bacteria, a new study finds. But can your towel really make you sick?
What Caused Helen Keller to Be Deaf and Blind? An Expert Has This Theory
A first-of-its-kind analysis looks into the likely cause of Helen Keller's disability.
