MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) — Further testing that came in on Saturday showed toxin levels are decreasing in Mattoon's water supply after an algal bloom made it unsafe to drink.

Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is a common cause of diarrhea in humans and animals, including pigs. Enterotoxins are important virulence factors for ETEC. Although much is known about the ...

In the vast majority of cases, they constrain and coexist with each other. However, toxins produced by some bacteria and viruses, such as cholera toxin, heat labile toxin (LT) and heat stable toxin ...

Dutta, S., Pazhani, G.P., Nataro, J.P. and Ramamurthy, T. (2015) Heterogenic Virulence in a Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli Evidence for an EPEC Expressing Heat-Labile Toxin of ETEC. International ...

The venom of a common species of Amazonian scorpion may give rise to a potential drug for treating a cancer that is one of the leading causes of death in women.

Researchers claim they have discovered an airborne toxin in the United States for the first time ever, and we don't know its lasting effects.

Levels of the toxin microcystin has been detected in Lake Erie weeks earlier than usual, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins, or MCCPs, have been detected in the air of Asia and Antarctica, but this surprise Oklahoma discovery is a first for North America.

Certain botulinum toxin type A formulations may offer a faster onset of efficacy, whereas others maintain results for a longer period, according to a study.Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A ...

The state Department of Public Health says the 10 people have contracted botulism after receiving Botox treatments from Rodrigo Beauty in Milton.

Great Lakes scientists have discovered which bacteria causes a dangerous toxin to occur in western Lake Erie, research that could help communities protect drinking water systems and beach-goers.