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

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

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

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

Improved understanding of how bacterial defense mechanisms operate may help scientists select phages with the best chance of ...

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

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

While Vibrio vulnificus thrives in brackish water, freshwater presents a different but equally rare threat: Naegleria fowleri ...

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

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

Stories of brain-eating amoebas and flesh-eating bacteria are frightening. Here's what swimmers in North Carolina should know ...

Lettuce is the basis of many a fantastic salad, but it can also harbor bacteria. Add this kitchen staple to your rinsing ...