E.Coli bacteria

NASA to launch E.coli bacteria to International Space Station

The E. coli AntiMicrobial Satellite (EcAMSat) mission is scheduled to launch to the ISS on Orbital ATK`s Cygnus cargo spacecraft on Saturday along with a slew of other science experiments and supplies for the Expedition 53 crew

Nov 11, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

Antibiotics can increase bacterial growth, says study

A new study had found that repeated antibiotic treatment not only can increase bacteria's resistance to drugs but also help them reproduce faster than before.

Jan 31, 2017, 23:06 PM IST

Beware! E. coli bacteria detected in 92 percent ice samples in Mumbai

The presence of bacteria is a sure indicator of the impure quality of water being used to freeze into ice-cubes, that can eventually lead to gastroenteritis, diarrhea, vomiting, food poisoning and other ailments.

Jun 02, 2016, 21:39 PM IST