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A Fix for Antibiotic Resistance Could Be Hiding in The Past

Phage therapy demonstrates potential as a solution to antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections.

Superbacteria's double defense against antibiotics is discovered

Superbugs like MRSA pose significant global health risks due to rising antibiotic resistance, leading to over a million deaths annually.

Pathogenic microbes blown vast distances by winds, scientists discover

Microbes may travel long distances on high-level winds, highlighting the risk of antibiotic resistance spreading across regions.

Gonorrhea resistance to antibiotics is increasing DW 06/10/2024

Abstaining from sex is the only way to completely avoid STIs, as antibiotics are becoming increasingly ineffective against infections like gonorrhea.

Antibiotic resistance threatens to kill 208 million people in 25 years

Antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to public health, potentially killing hundreds of millions over the coming decades.

Drug-resistant typhoid is the final warning sign': disease spreads in Pakistan as antibiotics fail

Typhoid fever remains a public health threat due to antibiotic resistance and inadequate access to safe water and sanitation.

A Fix for Antibiotic Resistance Could Be Hiding in The Past

Phage therapy demonstrates potential as a solution to antibiotic resistance in bacterial infections.

Superbacteria's double defense against antibiotics is discovered

Superbugs like MRSA pose significant global health risks due to rising antibiotic resistance, leading to over a million deaths annually.

Pathogenic microbes blown vast distances by winds, scientists discover

Microbes may travel long distances on high-level winds, highlighting the risk of antibiotic resistance spreading across regions.

Gonorrhea resistance to antibiotics is increasing DW 06/10/2024

Abstaining from sex is the only way to completely avoid STIs, as antibiotics are becoming increasingly ineffective against infections like gonorrhea.

Antibiotic resistance threatens to kill 208 million people in 25 years

Antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to public health, potentially killing hundreds of millions over the coming decades.

Drug-resistant typhoid is the final warning sign': disease spreads in Pakistan as antibiotics fail

Typhoid fever remains a public health threat due to antibiotic resistance and inadequate access to safe water and sanitation.
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#bacterial-infections

This antibacterial stainless steel could stop the super-bacteria plague

Surface geometry with nanoscopic needles on steel-copper material kills bacteria without antibiotics or detergents.

Some Viruses Prey On Bacteria - Are They the Forgotten Secret To Medical Cures?

Phage therapy, once overlooked, is regaining interest in combating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

8 most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world DW 11/18/2024

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a growing global health crisis, particularly impacting low- and middle-income countries.

This antibacterial stainless steel could stop the super-bacteria plague

Surface geometry with nanoscopic needles on steel-copper material kills bacteria without antibiotics or detergents.

Some Viruses Prey On Bacteria - Are They the Forgotten Secret To Medical Cures?

Phage therapy, once overlooked, is regaining interest in combating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

8 most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world DW 11/18/2024

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a growing global health crisis, particularly impacting low- and middle-income countries.
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Seven Stories About Promising Medical Discoveries

Recent breakthroughs in lupus treatment offer renewed hope for patients.
New male contraception methods could reshape women's reproductive health.
Systems issues have delayed food-allergy solutions from reaching patients.
Phage therapy may provide answers to the growing antibiotic resistance crisis.
#e-coli

Crispr-Enhanced Viruses Are Being Deployed Against UTIs

Locus's phage therapy effectively targets and degrades E. coli bacteria, showing promising results in treating urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Identification and genetic dissection of convergent persister cell states - Nature

Antibiotic persistence allows bacterial survival under stress, complicating treatment strategies.

HALF of pet dogs are carrying antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Over 50% of pet dogs carry antibiotic-resistant E. coli, posing a risk to humans
Superbugs in companion animals can lead to new drug-resistant diseases in people

Crispr-Enhanced Viruses Are Being Deployed Against UTIs

Locus's phage therapy effectively targets and degrades E. coli bacteria, showing promising results in treating urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Identification and genetic dissection of convergent persister cell states - Nature

Antibiotic persistence allows bacterial survival under stress, complicating treatment strategies.

HALF of pet dogs are carrying antibiotic-resistant superbugs

Over 50% of pet dogs carry antibiotic-resistant E. coli, posing a risk to humans
Superbugs in companion animals can lead to new drug-resistant diseases in people
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#infectious-diseases

Scientists from UCD work out how MRSA superbug grows and divides despite antibiotics

MRSA has evolved a novel division mechanism allowing it to survive in the presence of antibiotics, crucial for developing effective treatments.

Hauser Named 2024 Tripartite Prize Awardee - News Center

Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, awarded the 2024 Tripartite Legacy Faculty Prize for excellence in research and education in microbiology and immunology.

Scientists from UCD work out how MRSA superbug grows and divides despite antibiotics

MRSA has evolved a novel division mechanism allowing it to survive in the presence of antibiotics, crucial for developing effective treatments.

Hauser Named 2024 Tripartite Prize Awardee - News Center

Alan Hauser, MD, PhD, awarded the 2024 Tripartite Legacy Faculty Prize for excellence in research and education in microbiology and immunology.
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Study Advocates for Alternative Biopsy Approach to Detecting Prostate Cancer - News Center

Transperineal prostate biopsy is a safer, equally effective alternative to the standard transrectal method for detecting prostate cancer.

Daily briefing: Crustaceans can 'smell' their way back to their home cave

Mysids use chemical cues to navigate home waters, demonstrating true homing behavior.
39 million deaths from antibiotic resistance are expected by 2050, particularly affecting low-income regions.

When vets are scarce what can farmers do?

The integration of digital veterinary technologies could improve animal health management on farms.
Farmers need reliable information sources to combat antibiotic misuse and resistance.

Daily briefing: Raising the alarm about the monkeypox virus

The monkeypox outbreak in central Africa has led to Africa's first public health emergency amid concerns it could spread further.

Five ways science is tackling the antibiotic resistance crisis

Struggling with a severe infection, Johan Paulsson initiated a $104-million project, DARTS, to combat antibiotic resistance through innovative solutions.

It's happening on the scale of a pandemic': the drug-resistant infections killing African babies

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health crisis causing a significant number of deaths, especially in developing countries like Ethiopia.
#superbugs

8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise

The Longitude Prize has been awarded for a rapid infection test to combat superbugs.

New antibiotic buys medicine time in the never-ending fight against superbugs

The fight against superbugs involves delaying antibiotic resistance by using treatments judiciously and investing in prevention measures and new vaccines.

8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise

The Longitude Prize has been awarded for a rapid infection test to combat superbugs.

New antibiotic buys medicine time in the never-ending fight against superbugs

The fight against superbugs involves delaying antibiotic resistance by using treatments judiciously and investing in prevention measures and new vaccines.
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#uti

UTIs make life miserable - scientists are finding new ways to tackle them

Researchers are exploring non-antibiotic methods to prevent recurrent UTIs, including vaccines and non-antibiotic drugs.

Groundbreaking' UTI vaccine could stop infections for nine years

Oral spray vaccine can prevent recurring UTIs for up to nine years
54% of patients remained UTI-free for 9 years after using the vaccine.

UTIs make life miserable - scientists are finding new ways to tackle them

Researchers are exploring non-antibiotic methods to prevent recurrent UTIs, including vaccines and non-antibiotic drugs.

Groundbreaking' UTI vaccine could stop infections for nine years

Oral spray vaccine can prevent recurring UTIs for up to nine years
54% of patients remained UTI-free for 9 years after using the vaccine.
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Warning over 'blinding' dog eye infection that could spread to humans

Dog owners should be cautious about a drug-resistant bacterial infection that can be transmitted between dogs and humans.
#drug-development

Generative AI develops potential new drugs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Generative artificial intelligence model, SyntheMol, designed novel drugs to combat antibiotic resistance.
SyntheMol's innovative approach uses AI to create entirely new molecules for potential drug development.

This 'super gonorrhoea' drug holds a lesson for avoiding microbial armageddon

New antibiotics and antifungal drugs show promise in fighting drug-resistant infections
Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in developing and bringing new drugs to the market

Generative AI develops potential new drugs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Generative artificial intelligence model, SyntheMol, designed novel drugs to combat antibiotic resistance.
SyntheMol's innovative approach uses AI to create entirely new molecules for potential drug development.

This 'super gonorrhoea' drug holds a lesson for avoiding microbial armageddon

New antibiotics and antifungal drugs show promise in fighting drug-resistant infections
Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in developing and bringing new drugs to the market
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#antibiotic-discovery

AI Used in Largest-Ever Antibiotic Discovery Effort

AI is accelerating natural-product antibiotic discovery, yielding one million potential compounds with dozens showing promise against bacteria.

When an antibiotic fails: MIT scientists are using AI to target "sleeper" bacteria

Antibiotic resistance poses a significant global health threat declared by the WHO.
Bacteria can become metabolically inert, causing recurring infections post-antibiotic treatment.

AI Used in Largest-Ever Antibiotic Discovery Effort

AI is accelerating natural-product antibiotic discovery, yielding one million potential compounds with dozens showing promise against bacteria.

When an antibiotic fails: MIT scientists are using AI to target "sleeper" bacteria

Antibiotic resistance poses a significant global health threat declared by the WHO.
Bacteria can become metabolically inert, causing recurring infections post-antibiotic treatment.
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Chick-fil-A Modifies Its No Antibiotic' Policy

Chick-fil-A shifts antibiotic policy to only use animal antibiotics, not human-use antibiotics.
Company cites difficulty in sourcing antibiotic-free chicken as one reason for policy change.

CDC reports "alarming" rise in drug-resistant germs in Ukraine

Hospitals in Ukraine are facing a concerning increase in germs resistant to last-resort antibiotics.
The resistant germs are spreading beyond the country's borders.

A Daily Pill to Prevent S.T.I.s? It May Work, Scientists Say.

A daily dose of a widely used antibiotic can prevent some STIs, offering a potential new solution to the escalating crisis.

Fecal transplant pill replaces antibiotics for serious infections for the first time

Studying intestinal microbiota leads to new infection treatments like MBK-01, using fecal transplants with better results than antibiotics.
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