Bacteria breakthrough
Scientists discover new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance
A new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance could help to prevent diseases by making bacteria vulnerable to treatment again.
Stories tagged with 'Antibiotics'
Spiky surfaces
Engineers create spiky materials inspired by insects that could pop bacteria
Researchers have created intricately patterned materials that mimic antimicrobial, adhesive and drag reducing properties found in natural surfaces.
Digital alerts study
Sepsis risk alerts can help to protect patients in hospitals, research finds
A digital alert system to identify patients who are at risk of sepsis can reduce deaths and extended hospital stays, Imperial research has found.
Colistin resistance test
Rapid test for antibiotic resistance could help control spread in hospitals
A test now available could help rapidly determine whether a bacterial infection is resistant to antibiotics of last resort.
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Sharing tactics
Key step in how bacteria acquire drug resistance revealed
Researchers have imaged a major component in conjugation – the process bacteria use to share DNA with each other.
Copying nature
Bacterial warfare provides new antibiotic target
A detailed study of the weapons bacteria use to defeat their rivals has revealed a brand new target for antibiotics.
DEADLY BACTERIA 'POPS'
‘Last resort’ antibiotic pops bacteria like balloons
Scientists have revealed how an antibiotic of ‘last resort’ kills bacteria.
Sneak attack
‘Trojan horse’ bacteria could help defeat antibiotic-resistant infections
Engineered strains of bacteria that displace antibiotic-resistant strains could tackle hard-to-treat infections.
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Old mould, new insights
Genome of Alexander Fleming’s original penicillin-producing mould sequenced
Researchers have sequenced the genome of Alexander Fleming’s penicillin mould for the first time and compared it to later versions.
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Plague explained
Why you don’t need to worry about the bubonic plague
Reports of bubonic plague in Inner Mongolia earlier this week have attracted a significant amount of media attention.
