New research has found a link between a toxin produced by certain E. coli bacteria and early onset colorectal cancer.

A team was able to edit the DNA of Lactobacillus strains directly without a template from other organisms. This technique is indistinguishable from natural variation and enabled the researchers to ...

Researchers discover colibactin leaves genetic mutations in young patients, potentially initiating cancer development decades ...

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Scientists have a new clue in the mystery of why younger people are getting more colon cancer. It may have to do with a toxin ...

An international team has identified a potential microbial culprit behind the alarming rise in early-onset colorectal cancer: a bacterial toxin called colibactin. Scientists report that exposure to ...

Bacterial secondary metabolites represent a vast arsenal of bioactive compounds with the potential to combat antimicrobial ...

A genomic study of gut microbes during antibiotic use finds selective sweeps in a DNA gyrase gene that drive resistance.

An INRS research team has identified a new family of enzymes that can make precise cuts in single-stranded DNA. A few years ago, the introduction of CRISPR technology marked a significant breakthrough ...

There are trillions of these bacteria, yeasts, and viruses, which doctors may refer to as the “gut microbiome” or “gut flora.” Many microbes are beneficial for human health, and some are ...

Languages: English. Cabot Creamery is recalling 1,700 pounds of butter after testing found elevated levels of coliform bacteria in the product, a marker of potential fecal contamination.

A recall has been issued for Cabot Creamery butter in seven states as the product has elevated levels of a bacteria that suggests fecal contamination was found. Elevated levels of coliform were ...