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Pacific Biosciences DNA Sequencing Technology Yields New Insights into Virulence and Evolution of German E. coli Pathogen

International Team Publishes Comprehensive DNA Analysis of Outbreak Strain and 11 Related Strains in New England Journal of Medicine MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An international team of ...
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Occurrence and Characteristics of Cytotoxic Necrotizing Factors, Cytolethal Distending Toxins and Other Virulence Factors in Escherichia coli from Human Blood and Faecal Samples

Escherichia coli isolates from human blood (n = 266) and faecal (n = 237) samples were examined for cytotoxic necrotizing factors 1 and 2 (CNF 1 and 2), cytolethal distending toxin (CDT), and putative ...
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Positively charged nanoplastics increase E. coli virulence, study finds

Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be taken up by plant roots; they're in our food, our water, and our bodies. Scientists don't know the full ...
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New drug target offers hope in fight against antibiotic-resistant E. coli

Researchers at the University of Alberta have identified a promising new drug target that could help combat antibiotic-resistant E. coli.
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E. coli as a Model Organism

Escherichia coli is a rod-shaped (bacillus) Gram-negative bacterium that is frequently used as a model organism. Factors such as its ability to grow fast using cheap media and availability of ...