bacteria

A*STAR, AstraZeneca To Develop Gram-Negative Antibacterials

A*STAR has signed an agreement with biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to develop new drugs to treat gram-negative bacterial infections.

The Danger Of Having Too Few Gut Bacteria

An international team of scientists have found that having too few gut bacteria is associated with increased risk of obesity and diabetes.

MicuRx Raises US$25m For US-China Antibiotic Clinical Trial

MicuRx Pharma has raised US$25 million in Series B financing to carry out clinical trials on its MRX-I antibiotic candidate.

Eucalyptus Used To Make Antibacterial Gold Nanoparticles

Australian researchers have developed a 'green' method to create antibacterial gold nanoparticles with the help of common eucalyptus leaves.

Restricting Calories May Extend Longevity, Study Finds

Scientists in China have found that restricting calorie intake promotes growth of gut bacteria associated with increased lifespan in mice.

A Bacterial Cocktail To Fight Inflammatory Gut Disease

Japanese scientists report that an orally-administered cocktail of 17 human-derived bacteria strains reduces inflammation and allergic responses in the guts of mice.

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.

Bacteria Develop Resistance To Antimicrobial Nanosilver, Study

Overexposure to silver nanoparticles may cause other potentially harmful bacteria to rapidly adapt and flourish, says a new study.

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.