Medical research

Study reveals how Listeria breaches the placenta

A gut bacterium called Listeria (Listeria monocytogenes), which is often found in soft cheese, is known to present a risk to pregnant women. Listeria uses distinct tactics to breach the intestine and the placenta, using a ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

NZ company recalls meats after listeria kills 2

(AP) — A New Zealand meat company has recalled several of its products after tests showed a possible link to a listeria outbreak that left two patients dead at a hospital in the island nation.

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