antibiotic resistance

A*STAR & LION To Develop New Anti-Microbial Products

LION Corporation seeks to leverage IMRE's multipurpose polymer technology for new consumer products.

WHO Highlights Hand Washing Need

Good hand hygiene practices among healthcare practitioners could halt the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says WHO.

WHO Report Highlights Antibiotic Resistance Threat

The first WHO report on antibiotic resistance provides a comprehensive picture of the problem to date, with data from 114 countries.

Drug-Resistant Bugs Surge During Pilgrimage Season

Scientists have detected a 20-fold increase in drug-resistant bacteria in South Asian waters during pilgrimage season.

Salmonella Disables Bacteria-Fighting Mast Cells During Invasion

A protein in Salmonella inactivates mast cells, rendering them unable to protect against bacterial invaders, according to a new study.

‘Superbugs’ Found Breeding In Sewage Plants

Tests at two wastewater treatment plants in northern China revealed antibiotic-resistant bacteria were not only escaping purification but also breeding and spreading their dangerous cargo.

The Viet Nam Resistance Project Tackles Looming Antibiotic Crisis

Researchers are collaborating with 16 hospitals in Vietnam to strengthen national evidence-based control of antibiotic use in the country.

Live Fast, Die Young: The War On Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotics have provided a short-term advantage in the arms race against bacteria, but can we stay ahead? Zaria Gorvett discusses.

Antimicrobial Hydrogel To Fight Drug-Resistant Biofilms

Researchers have designed a new antimicrobial hydrogel that can break through diseased biofilms and eradicate drug-resistant bacteria upon contact.