A multi-faceted poison

(Technische Universitaet Muenchen) The Bacillus cereus bacteria is one of the potential causes of food poisoning. Indeed, a recent study in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry shows that this versatile pathogen produces 19 different variants of a poison that causes nausea and vomiting in human beings. This variety could explain why some cases are relatively benign and others can result in death.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news