Escherichia coli

Your dog’s poop might be a dangerous source of bacterial superbugs. In a new study, researchers in China detail evidence that dogs experiencing diarrhea are commonly carrying multi-drug resistant strains of Escherichia coli—around 50%, in their study.Prepping the Sandworm Scenes in Dune: Part TwoThe research was led by scientists at Sichuan Agricultural University. According to lead author Zhijun Zhong, an increasing number of studies have found that dogs can be a reservoir of E. coli superbugs, including strains…

Scientists in China are hoping to turn Escherichia coli bacteria into a cancer-fighting ally. In a new study, they describetheir creation of genetically engineered E. coli strains that can kill different types of tumors in mice. More studies will be needed, but the authors believe that bacterial therapy for cancer can become a reality.Won’t Virtual Reality Make Me Sick?The idea of cancer-fighting bacteria has been around for decades. Some bacteria are known to naturally infect or kill cancer cells very well. Their small…

Raw or undercooked meat is a common source of harmful E. coli bacteria. though no cause has been identified for the current outbreak yet. Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising alarm over what itdescribes as a “fast-moving” outbreak of Escherichia coli bacteria. At least 29 people in Michigan and Ohio have been sickened by the same strain, while nine have been hospitalized, but more cases may emerge. A clear cause for the foodborne outbreak has not been…