Expert panel recommends new antibiotic strategies for resistant Bordetella pertussis
Pertussis, or whooping cough, remains a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. Despite inclusion of pertussis…
Global study suggests potential for universal vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae
A vaccine that tackles the bacteria that cause up to 200 million childhood infections every year could be…
Unlocking hidden soil microbes for new antibiotics
Most bacteria cannot be cultured in the lab-and that’s been bad news for medicine. Many of our frontline…
Painkillers helping to fuel antibiotic resistance | The Star
They are the go-to palliative for hundreds of millions of people around the world when migraine strikes, when…
Doctors warn abruptly stopping antibiotic course midway can be dangerous for you ‘even if you feel fine’: Know risks
Completing the prescribed antibiotic course is crucial for several reasons. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, health experts…
Study shows probiotics help preterm babies fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A new study reveals that probiotics curb drug-resistant bacteria in premature babies, but antibiotics still drive resistance genes…
Synthetic Metagenomic Method Uncovers Genetic Drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance studies often focus on individual protein variants, neglecting broader protein family dynamics. Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), a…
Balancing copper antimicrobials to combat antibiotic resistance
Copper has emerged as an ally in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Copper sulfate liquids, for example, have…
Millions of women get UTIs each year. An antibiotic 30 years in the making is finally offering hope.
Most UTIs, or urinary tract infections, are anything but subtle. When you’ve got one, you constantly feel like…
Insights into antibiotic resistance and virulence of Bordetella hinzii
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. This study was aimed at analyzing the pathogenic characteristics of…