Researchers found bacterial cells so large they are easily visible to the naked eye, challenging ideas about how large microbes can get.
Tag: Bacteria
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How Bad Are the Germs in Public Restrooms, Really?
Communal bathrooms can harbor plenty of pathogens, but simple precautions will help keep them at bay.
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What Really Caused the Baby Formula Shortage
The recent shutdown of one of the largest production plants in the United States has sent families scrambling to find essential food for their children.
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F.D.A. Chief Details ‘Shocking’ Conditions at Baby Formula Plant
Agency inspectors found a leaking roof, standing water and cracked production equipment before a facility shutdown that led to major shortages.
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Baby Formula Shortage Reveals Gaps in Regulation and Reporting
The government has ordered more safeguards at an Abbott Nutrition plant. But the lack of reporting requirements and limited testing make it hard to monitor the deadly bacterium that led to a recall.