Researchers discover 5,000-year-old bacteria resistant to modern antibiotics
Frozen bacteria kept for 5,000 years in an underground cave have been found to be resistant to modern…
Device Suggests Correct Antibiotic in 36 Minutes
If new research holds up, doctors may be able to get lab-style answers on pathogens before they’ve…
Large-scale testing of antimicrobial lethality at single-cell resolution predicts mycobacterial infection outcomes
Sample collection We used the Mycobacterium abscessus laboratory strain ATCC-19977, the avirulent Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain H37Ra and the…
Which European countries use the most antibiotics?
Health experts have called on Europe to curb its reliance on antibiotics as the threat of drug resistance…
Why you shouldn’t skip your medication over the holidays
Many people are officially out of office, and while December is filled with lots of festivities and travelling,…
‘Perfect storm’ behind growing threat of drug-resistant infections in Europe, health officials warn
Published on 18/11/2025 – 9:00 GMT+1 Drug-resistant superbugs are a growing health threat across Europe, and they could…
Common Drugs Can Rewire Your Gut For Several Years, Study Finds
Our gut is full of tiny creatures that help us digest our food, protect us from harmful intruders,…
Potent New Antibiotic Against Resistant Bacteria Found in Streptomyces coelicolor
Credit: Olena_T / Getty Images Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the world’s most urgent health challenges, with…
Feeling sick and antibiotics not working? WHO warns of quickly spiraling antibiotic resistance and how to check
Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are the main culprits. Antibiotics are often taken when not needed, such as…
Study Finds Common Meds Leave Lasting Imprints on the Gut, Even Years After You Stop Taking Them
Medications may leave microbial “fingerprints” that last years after use, according to new research from the University of…
Chemical Discovery Could Lower Prescription Drug Costs
A new sustainable method to produce pharmaceuticals could help to lower prescription drug costs in the U.S. This…
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…