NBC News21h
CDC says slivered onions probably caused McDonald's E. coli infections as cases rise to 90
The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has risen to 90, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday, up from 75 reported cases Friday. The slivered ...
eLife3d
Enhanced bacterial chemotaxis in confined microchannels: Optimal performance in lane widths matching circular swimming radius
Here, we investigate the chemotaxis of Escherichia ... wild-type E. coli K12 strain AW405 (HCB1) transformed with pTrc99a-mCherry was used for fluorescent tracking of cell trajectories. Cells were ...
eLife9d
Introduction of cytosine-5 DNA methylation sensitizes cells to oxidative damage
This important work advances our understanding of DNA methylation and its consequences for susceptibility to DNA damage. This work presents evidence that DNA methylation can accentuate the genomic ...
NBC News22d
Teen with E. coli is battling kidney failure after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
Kamberlyn has been diagnosed with enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS — which can arise if E. coli bacteria attack the kidneys. She has received ...
KCTV News23d
Kansas City child among 5 local victims in E. coli outbreak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - E. coli has sickened at least five people, including a 12-year-old child, living in the Kansas City metro, according to health leaders. The Kansas City Health Department ...
Euronews24d
Source of McDonald's E. coli outbreak identified in US amid rise in cases
US authorities have identified the likely source of an outbreak of E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder sandwiches as the number of cases rises. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...
Newsweek24d
Map Reveals McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak As Cases Rise to 90
E. coli—which stands for Escherichia coli—is a bacteria that normally lives in the intestines, where it is generally harmless. However, some strains can cause illness, and it can be ...
Forbes24d
CDC Says Onions Likely Caused McDonald’s E Coli Outbreak As Cases Grow To 90
coli outbreak linked to the restaurant chain, as the number of cases and hospitalizations linked to the outbreak continued to grow. The CDC said the slivered onions were the likely source of the ...
Los Angeles Times25d
There are now 90 victims in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak; lawsuits begin to roll in
At least 90 people have been infected with E. coli in a multistate outbreak that health officials say likely stems from onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders and could see the fast food ...
Medical Xpress25d
CDC confirms onions as source of McDonald's E. coli outbreak as cases rise to 90 nationwide
Onions spread on McDonald's Quarter Pounders are the definite source of an outbreak of E. coli illness that's now affected 90 people nationwide, new evidence from the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
National Post25d
McDonald's E. coli case count rises as officials inspect California onion grower
WASHINGTON – U.S. federal officials reported more cases of E. coli poisoning among people who ate at McDonald’s, as government investigators seeking the outbreak’s source identified an ...