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Thirteen of These AI-Written Viruses Carry Mutations Found in No Known Natural Genome

Sixteen AI-designed viruses worked. Thirteen carried mutations absent from every known natural sequence, and one borrowed a rival's protein.

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Federal Prosecutors Move to Shut Down a Raw Pet Food Maker After Nearly a Decade of Contamination Findings

DOJ sued Darwin's Natural Pet Products, alleging repeated pathogen contamination. Pathogens appeared in 12 of 18 recent FDA samples.

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This South African river has a bacteria count off the charts: a natural filter is cleaning it for watering food gardens

Every day, millions of litres of polluted water flow through many South African rivers and disappear into the sea.

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Researchers Used AI to Design Working Viruses, Raising Both Medical Hopes and Biosecurity Concerns

Stanford and Arc Institute researchers used AI to design 16 functional bacteriophages that kill E. coli, prompting biosecurity warnings.

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AI Creates 16 Brand-New Viral Genomes Never Seen in Nature, Scientists Call It a Turning Point

A Science study shows generative AI can move beyond analysing DNA to designing complete viral genomes, raising new questions about biological design and biosecurity.

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AI creates 16 new viruses that never existed in nature after learning DNA’s pattern from 9 trillion nucleotides — experts warn such applications are way ahead of necessary guardrails

Researchers used Evo AI models trained on trillions of DNA building blocks to design entirely new viral genomes, 16 of which became viable bacteriophages capable of infecting and reproducing inside E. coli.

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Scientists use AI to create viruses that don’t exist in nature for the first time

Scientists have designed and created new viruses using artificial intelligence. These AI-designed bacteriophages successfully replicated and killed E. coli bacteria. This breakthrough marks a significant advancement in synthetic biology and potential medical applications. The technology could aid in developing new treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections.

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Cheese Takes Kid’s Life 9 Years After Fateful Day, Doctor Warns About Hidden Risks

One expert warned, “Parents think that they can trust any product that can be found in a store… such a belief may be dangerous…”

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More Than One Third of Invasive E. Coli Samples Worldwide Were Resistant to Multiple Antibiotics

A global analysis of 10,098 invasive E. coli isolates found that 34% were multidrug-resistant, with rates varying widely across countries.

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Publix’s berry recall expands to eight states with shoppers urged to avoid GreenWise berries

Publix has issued an expanded recall for all lots of its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145 (E. coli O145). E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing strain that can lead to severe symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea,…

The Independent UK

Chilean Frozen Blueberries Tied to an E. coli Outbreak Were Blocked at the Border Only After People Got Sick

FDA added a Chilean blueberry supplier to an import alert after an E. coli outbreak. How imported produce screening actually works.

Medical Daily

Lawsuits Say Taylor Farms Should Have Known: Complaints Cite a 2013 Cyclospora Outbreak and a 2024 E. Coli Death

Lawsuits over the Cyclospora outbreak allege Taylor Farms knew the risk from prior outbreaks. The company defends its protocols. No court has ruled.

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A State Health Department Found This Outbreak First: How Florida's Cluster Detection Triggered a National Recall

Florida's health department spotted an E. coli cluster, interviews pointed to Publix blueberries, and a Chilean supplier recalled. How detection works.

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Ohio mom takes her 3yo to the toddler pool at Great Wolf Lodge. 5 hrs later, he’s violently sick, and she finds out what was allegedly in the water

The toddler got progressively sicker over the week.

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The Independent UK

From Taco Bell to Chipotle: Notable foodborne illness outbreaks at US restaurant chains

A widespread cyclospora outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations across five states, has prompted federal health officials to identify a single supplier as the source of the contamination

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'Do not swim' warning issued at popular Scottish beach amid 'contamination incident'

SWIMMERS at a beach in Angus have been warned not to enter the water due to bacterial contamination, as an environmental watchdog has launched an…

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What Triphala Consistently Does to Your Gut, Digestion, and Microbiome Over Time

The First Two Weeks: Motility Before Anything ElseThe first thing Triphala changes is mechanical. Chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia chebula), one of the three fruits in the formula, contains anthraquinone glycosides that stimulate peristalsis, the wave-like muscle contractions that move stool through the colon. A 2011 study published in the Journal of…

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Texas pastor died from E. Coli after hospital bungled lab test, widow claims in lawsuit

Exclusive: ‘Hospitals are becoming more and more like businesses, and sometimes you forget that the whole point of a hospital is to give people care,’ attorney Alexander Crous told The Independent

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FDA Tracking New E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak with 14 Confirmed Cases and No Food Source Identified Yet

FDA is investigating a new E. coli O157:H7 outbreak with 14 confirmed cases. No food source has been identified yet. Here is what consumers should know.

Medical Daily

New Jersey Floodwaters Have Receded, but Sewage, Chemical Runoff, and Mold Create New Health Dangers

New Jersey flooding after the July heat wave left floodwater contaminated with E. coli, sewage, and fuel. Mold can begin growing in 24–48 hours. Here's how to stay safe.

Medical Daily

Publix Recalls GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries in 8 States: Check Whether Your Bag Is Affected

Publix recalled GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries (lot 60401, best-by Feb. 9, 2028) in 8 states over E. coli O145. 12 ill, 4 hospitalized. Check your freezer now.

The Independent UK

Publix recalls frozen blueberries in several states after 12 people fall ill from E. coli

The blueberries may be contaminated with E. coli, bacteria that can make people sick with severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting

The Independent UK

Norovirus outbreak on Ruby Princess cruise ship sickens 125 people

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A Child Developed Life-Threatening Kidney Failure from a Raw Cheese Outbreak — Here Is What Every Parent Needs to Know

A child developed HUS — a potentially fatal kidney complication — in California's 2026 raw cheddar E. coli outbreak. Here's what HUS is and why the AAP says children should never eat raw dairy.

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Oklahoma Expanded Raw Milk Sales Tenfold as Active Illness Outbreaks Were Underway in Three States

Oklahoma expanded raw milk sales tenfold in May 2026 while active outbreaks hit Idaho, Louisiana, and California. One child developed HUS. Here's the policy and the health data.

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