antibiotic resistance
Using Quantum Dots In Antibacterial Eye Drops
Researchers have developed a one-step method to make carbon quantum dots that can kill the antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause keratitis.
New Antibiotic Resistant Gene Variant Found In Healthy Individual
This finding shows that even healthy individuals can harbor bacteria that are resistant to the strongest antibiotics known to man.
Blasting Leftover Antibiotics With Electrons To Prevent Resistance
Scientists in China have used high energy radiation to degrade antibiotic residues, an important step in preventing antimicrobial resistance.
Waterways Are Extensively Polluted With Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs
Thanks to human activity, antibiotic resistant genes are now widespread in estuarine areas.
Chemists Synthesize ‘Game-Changing’ Antibiotic Teixobactin
Chemists in Hong Kong have successfully synthesized the newly-discovered antibiotic drug, teixobactin.
You Could Be Getting Antibiotic Resistance Genes From Your Chicken Dinner
Researchers have found that certain antibiotic resistance genes are easily transferred from one bacterial species to another, and can move between farm animals and the human gut.
To Battle Bacterial Infections, Stop Their ‘Propellers’ From Forming
Artificially modifying the proteins responsible for the flagella 'tails' of bacteria, which helps them move around, could be a promising way to stave off infections without antibiotics.
Hong Kong Chemists Synthesize Promising Antibiotic Teixobactin
Scientists in Hong Kong have successfully synthesized teixobactin and ten analogs with promising properties.
Swiss Tourists Carried Superbugs From India: Study
In a small study of 38 tourists returning from India, Swiss researchers found that three quarters of them brought back a multidrug-resistant superbug.
