New antibiotic from soil bacteria targets drug-resistant superbugs
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a new antibiotic that may be a bulwark in the fight…
Study: Antibiotic resistance is increasing in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
Resistance to antimicrobial agents is rising among human infections with Escherichia coli bacteria that produce the Shiga toxin,…
New manufacturing platform produces targeted mixtures of beneficial gut bacteria
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a new manufacturing platform for producing…
Surface acids found crucial for bacterial shape and growth
Researchers have discovered how acids on the surface of bacteria give these microscopic organisms their characteristic “rod” shape-by…
New AI model detects hidden antibiotic resistance genes beyond standard databases
A genomic language model called resLens could help researchers spot antibiotic resistance genes that conventional database-matching tools may…
EFSA gives positive safety opinion on NMN
EFSA considers a daily intake of 300 mg of NMN to be safe for the general population, excluding…
Photodynamic strategies enhance antibacterial performance of titanium orthopedic implants
1. Background The increasing global aging population has led to a steady rise in the demand for titanium…
Study finds no causal link between antibiotics and celiac disease risk
The risk of celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction driven by gluten, is not a reason to avoid antibiotic…
Rapid blood infection test fails to improve survival
Even with results delivered hours earlier, rapid diagnostic testing did not translate into better survival or recovery, highlighting…
AI-designed peptides break through the outer defenses of MRSA bacteria
A newly-designed AI-powered tool is effective in developing treatments to attack antibiotic-resistant bacteria by breaking down their outer…
Woman (82) hospitalised after pharmacist gave her incorrect medication, inquiry told – The Irish Times
A Dublin-based pharmacist supplied an incorrect blister pack of medication to an elderly patient, a Pharmaceutical Society of…
New research reveals how bacteria “selflessly” share DNA through GTAs
Research has shed important new light on the enemies-turned-allies that allow bacteria to exchange genes, including those linked to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …