antibiotics
Lakes Around The World Contaminated By Antibiotics
Scientists in China have found that lakes and lake sediment around the world contain high concentrations of at least seven types of antibiotics.
Unapproved Antibiotics Widely Sold In India
The rampant sale of unapproved antibiotics in India is threatening global efforts to contain antimicrobial resistance, scientists say.
Fighting Superbugs With Supercharged Drugs
Scientists in Australia have developed a method to supercharge antibiotics to turn the tide against some of the world's toughest superbugs.
China Gets The Go Ahead To Use Recombinant Interferon Against Bird Flu
Chinese scientists can now use recombinant chicken α-interferon to prevent and treat avian influenza infection.
Turning Predatory Bacteria Into ‘Living Antibiotics’
By manipulating the behavior of bacteria that feed on other bacteria, scientists in Japan are one step closer to developing a ‘living antibiotic’ that could be used to treat infections.
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.
A Moth’s Built-In Pharmacy Inside Its Gut
The cotton leafworm caterpillar is protected from harmful bacteria by helpful bacteria that live in its gut.
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.
