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(First of two parts)

Several years ago, the much talked about fatal cases of bloody diarrhea in the US were caused by eating Jack-in-the Box hamburgers contaminated with a bacterium called Escherichia coli strain O157. I heard then US President Bill Clinton, in a television interview, blame a virus for the death of the infected children. Even the US president got confused or was not aware that a bacterium is different from a virus.
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Nestor Domenden, regional director of the Department of Agriculture, said that based on three tests conducted by his office within three successive weeks, water samples taken from the two towns yielded no red tide microorganisms.


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Nestor Domenden, regional director of the Department of Agriculture, said that based on three tests conducted by his office within three successive weeks, water samples taken from the two towns yielded no red tide microorganisms.


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‘Plastic-eating’ bacteria found in Zambales

By Janvic Mateo | March 28, 2019 - 12:00am

Microorganisms capable of “eating” plastic have been discovered in a hyperalkaline spring in Zambales, paving...

Headlines

Potential vs Mango Fungal Disease: 2 microorganisms tested as 'biocontrol agents'

By Ghio Ong | August 6, 2009 - 12:00am

Researchers from the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte have discovered the potential of two microorganisms commonly found in soil as “biocontrol agents” against Colletotrichum...

Science and Environment

Microbiologists deal with very small organisms and play crucial roles in our lives

By STAR SCIENCE By Cynthia T. Hedreyda, Ph.D. | February 15, 2007 - 12:00am

(First of two parts) Several years ago, the much talked about fatal cases of bloody diarrhea in the US were caused by eating Jack-in-the Box hamburgers contaminated with a bacterium called Escherichia...

Science and Environment

How good microorganisms clean our wastes: What happens when you flush

By STAR SCIENCE By Francis L. De Los Reyes III, Ph.D. | August 10, 2006 - 12:00am

Mention "bacteria" and most people think of disease-causing organisms that should be eradicated at all costs, as evidenced by our massive use of antibiotics in all forms. However, microorganisms,...

Science and Environment

Bolinao, Anda now red tide-free

May 22, 2006 - 12:00am

DAGUPAN CITY — Now, it’s official. Red tide is gone in the Pangasinan towns of Bolinao and Anda and the ban on the gathering and eating of shellfish, particularly oysters and mussels, is now lifted. Nestor...

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