A beach in Dorchester has reopened to swimmers while many more remain closed across the state due to high bacteria levels.

Heading into this weekend, 33 Massachusetts beaches are closed. Here's the full list. The following MA beaches, listed by ...

Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that samples tested from Wildcat Cove showed high levels of bacterial ...

While Vibrio vulnificus thrives in brackish water, freshwater presents a different but equally rare threat: Naegleria fowleri ...

A neural network analyzes an extensive gut microbiome dataset to uncover insights into human health. Gut bacteria play an ...

The flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is commonly found in Gulf Coast waters, and recent cases have been reported in ...

Thirteen people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, according to a report.

The ingenious minds at Primitive Technology show how natural bacteria can be transformed into cast iron using minimal tools and fire.

Hennepin County officials have closed a dozen beaches and placed many others under advisory, mainly due to E. coli levels.

Ingredients of our daily diet—including caffeine—can influence the resistance of bacteria to antibiotics. This has been shown ...

In Florida, four people have died this year after they were exposed to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly bacteria found in warm coastal waters.