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Which Foods Make Americans Ill? Whether Chicken or Salad, Food Safety at Home Is Key to Avoiding Illness
January 31, 2013 — A new study analyzing outbreaks of foodborne illness has found contaminated salad greens make the most people sick, but contaminated poultry have resulted in the most deaths. In light of this study ... > full story -
The Need to Feed Programs Campylobacter's 'Sat Nav'
January 29, 2013 — Researchers have uncovered how the food-borne bacterial pathogen Campylobacter jejuni can change its swimming behavior to find a location with more ... > full story -
Emerging Antibiotic Resistance in Listeria Discovered in Frozen Burger Patties
January 23, 2013 — Researchers have revealed the presence of multidrug-resistant strains of Listeria monocytogenes in frozen burger patties taken from supermarkets and other retail shops in ... > full story -
Inadequate Food Facilities in NC Migrant Camps Could Cause Illness
January 17, 2013 — Farmworkers are at potential risk from food and waterborne illnesses because of the condition of cooking and eating facilities available to them, according to a new ... > full story -
Poultry Vaccination Responsible for Dramatic Fall in Salmonella Infections
January 16, 2013 — Mass poultry vaccination programs introduced to combat Salmonella infections have led to a dramatic fall in the number of cases since the late 1990s, according to a ... > full story -
Structural Studies of a Toxin from Bacillus Cereus That Causes Diarrhea
January 4, 2013 — Food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus can lead to diarrhea which is probably caused by a 3-component toxin which is produced by this bacteria strain and which perforates and kills cells. New ... > full story -
Study Turns Parasite Invasion Theory on Its Head
December 23, 2012 — Current thinking on how the Toxoplasma gondii parasite invades its host is incorrect, according to a new study describing a new technique to knock out genes. The findings could have implications for ... > full story -
Using Novel Genetic Labs for Faster Detection of E. Coli
December 20, 2012 — Pina Fratamico is on the quest to find the easiest and fastest way to test for harmful Escherichia coli in ground beef. In a new article, she explores using a next-generation real-time polymerase ... > full story -
New Study Brings Long-Sought Vaccines for Deadly Parasite Closer to Reality
December 13, 2012 — One major cause of illness from food-borne diseases is the parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). New insights into how the immune system combats T. gondii are provided in a new study. The findings ... > full story -
Salmonella Spreads by Targeting Cells in Our Gut, Study Shows
December 11, 2012 — Scientists have gained fresh insights into how the salmonella bug makes us ill. Researchers have found that the bacteria are able to change key cells that line the intestine, enabling the bugs to ... > full story
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