The Potential of Oysters in the Fight Against Superbugs
Superbugs have evolved to resist existing antimicrobial treatments, but new research into oysters may lead us to better antibiotics.
Tag: antibiotics
A New Way to Treat Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Infections from antibiotic resistant bacteria can be treated with small proteins found in the microbiome according to a new study.
Ant-ibiotics: How Ants Treat Infections
Matabele ants of sub-Saharan Africa are the only other known species to recognize infections and be able to use antibiotics for treatment.
We Can Beat Antibiotic-Resistant Microbes
Untreatable no longer! Scientists at the Wistar Institute have discovered a way to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
New Ways to Reduce Antibiotics in Food Animals by 2030
Overuse of antibiotics in animal farming is leading us to a post-antibiotic era. With these three measures, we can limit their use and the spread of resistance.
Stopping Bacteria from Stealing Our Iron
Many pathogenic bacteria use “stealth siderophores” to steal iron from humans. Find out how scientists are stopping bacteria from stealing…
New Antibiotic Discovered Up Your Nose
By Michelle Kuepper While concerns continue to build around the increase in drug-resistant germs, and researchers look for alternatives to antibiotics, one team has…
Environmental Contaminants Add to Antibiotic Resistance
Are you concerned about overuse of antibiotics leading to antibiotic-resistant bacteria? Industrial waste may be another trigger for antibiotic resistance.
Searching for Alternatives to Antibiotics
As bacteria mutate and become increasingly resistant to our arsenal of antibiotics, scientists try to find alternatives to antibiotics.