The bacteria itself is part of a group called cable bacteria because they act like cables. They are long and cylindrical in ...

Four freshwater lakes in New Jersey are also under swimming advisories and a lake at a state park remains closed due to a ...

Some of the symptoms of water borne illnesses are not particularly fun. They can lead to rashes or stomach aches, cramps, ...

Locals and tourists are lining up this summer for a dip in the Seine. But the reopening of the storied river to public ...

Researchers at the University of Southampton have worked out how bacteria defend themselves against viruses called phages and ...

As the weather gets hotter and more humid, it’s tempting to take a dip into the nearest body of water to cool off. But ...

Researchers from Tianjin University have developed a groundbreaking oral capsule that allows users to control gut bacteria ...

Thirteen people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, according to a report.

Wheat’s root microbes help reduce fertilizer use, cutting costs, boosting yields, and lowering climate harm without new ...

The Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) has issued water quality advisories for two locations in Bay County.

Heading into this weekend, 33 Massachusetts beaches are closed. Here's the full list. The following MA beaches, listed by ...

The flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is commonly found in Gulf Coast waters, and recent cases have been reported in ...