Natural gut molecule ould strengthen chickens’ immune response against bacterial infections
A naturally occurring gut molecule that could strengthen chickens’ immune response against a wide range of bacterial infections,…
Using DNA sequencing for accurate identification of microbial infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Lung infections are a constant risk for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder which…
Mechanistic and evolutionary determinants of cefiderocol resistance in KPC-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Cefiderocol (FDC), a siderophore cephalosporin, shows potent activity against difficult-to-treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We analyzed 25 clinical KPC-variant-producing P.…
Genome-mining tool reveals new antibiotic hidden in a silent gene cluster
By combining multiple measures of biosynthetic similarity, DiscERN uncovered a silent gene cluster that produces discomycin A, offering…
India’s First Homegrown Antibiotic Zaynich Gets US FDA Approval; Here’s What You Need To Know About The Drug
India has achieved a major milestone with the development of Zaynich, a breakthrough antibiotic created by Mumbai-based pharmaceutical…
Self-Medication In India: Can India break its habit of self-medication? | India News
It is a familiar scene in millions of Indian households.A mild fever, a sore throat or a headache…
Beyond resistance and tolerance: rethinking evolutionary responses to antibiotics from the perspective of individual bacterial cells
MacLean, R. C. & San Millan, A. The evolution of antibiotic resistance. Science 365, 1082–1083 (2019). Article ADS …
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,…
‘Post-antibiotics’ era could spell disaster for the world and modern medicine
Antibiotics are one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical history. They turned once-deadly infections into treatable illnesses and…
Children with medical complexity show higher rates of outpatient antibiotic exposure
A new study from Boston Children’s Hospital found that annual prescription rates increased non-linearly as children’s underlying level…
Antibiotic resistance genes present in newborns within first 72 hours of life
Analysis of meconium samples from 105 newborns found microbial genetic material with antibiotic resistance genes(ARGs) present, raising concerns…
Scientists warn of a silent surge in resistant Aspergillus and Candida
An increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune…