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Antibiotics are drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.

Researchers discover link between protein aggregation and bacterial dormancy

Researchers at the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology and the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research revealed a mechanism involving protein aggregation that allows bacteria to enter a dormant state, a phenomenon that is associated with the persistence of infections and the challenge of antibiotic resistance.

27 Jan 2025

A global look at the gut: Scientists highlight microbiome diversity

Researchers analyzed 168,464 samples to uncover how geographic and technical factors shape global gut microbiome variation, highlighting underrepresented regions and technical biases.

23 Jan 2025

New compound V-161 offers hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

V-161, a novel compound targeting the Na+ -V-ATPase enzyme in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), significantly reduces bacterial growth and colonization.

23 Jan 2025

New discovery sheds light on how bacteria use plasmids to build resistance

An international collaboration has achieved an important breakthrough in understanding the genetic mechanisms that allow bacteria to build resistance to drugs.

23 Jan 2025

How gut microbiota impacts childhood obesity

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in childhood obesity by influencing energy metabolism, inflammation, and appetite regulation, with emerging therapeutic strategies like probiotics, dietary interventions, and fecal microbiota transplantation showing promise.

21 Jan 2025

Short-course antibiotics can be a game-changer in tackling ventilator-associated pneumonia

Antibiotic overuse is a key driver in the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major global health crisis.

21 Jan 2025

New research identifies metabolic targets to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

Targeting unique metabolic pathways in pathogens offers a novel approach to precision antibiotics, addressing the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.

17 Jan 2025

New research identifies key subtype of bacterial vaginosis that increases chlamydia risk

Women who develop bacterial vaginosis (BV) often later acquire chlamydia, a common and potentially serious sexually transmitted bacterial infection.

16 Jan 2025

Groundbreaking trial finds levofloxacin effective against multidrug-resistant TB

A clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that the oral antibiotic levofloxacin taken once-daily for six months substantially reduced the risk of developing drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), and almost halved adults' and children's risk of developing multidrug-resistant TB.

15 Jan 2025

No short-term benefit found for PCT-guided antibiotic treatment in children

A groundbreaking UK study in The Lancet has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals.

15 Jan 2025

Researchers develop computer models to improve antibiotic targeting and minimize resistance

With antibiotic resistance a growing problem, University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have developed cutting-edge computer models that could give the disease-fighting drugs a laser-like precision to target only specific bacteria in specific parts of the body.

15 Jan 2025

Gut microbiome dynamics reveal key factors influencing Enterobacteriaceae colonization

Analysis of gut microbiomes reveals co-colonization patterns and potential therapeutic targets against Enterobacteriaceae, addressing global health challenges.

14 Jan 2025

AI chatbot developed to aid governments in tackling drug resistance

Scientists have developed an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT to help governments devise effective policies for battling drug resistance.

13 Jan 2025

Scientists uncover genetic secrets of Staphylococcus aureus survival in humans

The most detailed study to date on the mechanisms by which a common type of bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, adapts to living on the human body could help improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of certain infections.

13 Jan 2025

Gut bacterium associated with reduced dietary sugar intake

This study links Ffar4, gut microbiota, and sugar preference, highlighting potential strategies for managing diabetes and obesity through dietary interventions.

13 Jan 2025

NIH grant supports study of copper's role in killing harmful bacteria

A researcher at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson received a $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue his research into uncovering the mysteries of copper – specifically, how it can be harnessed to kill harmful bacteria and other microorganisms.

10 Jan 2025

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Researchers discover link between protein aggregation and bacterial dormancy

A global look at the gut: Scientists highlight microbiome diversity

New compound V-161 offers hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

New discovery sheds light on how bacteria use plasmids to build resistance

How gut microbiota impacts childhood obesity

Short-course antibiotics can be a game-changer in tackling ventilator-associated pneumonia

New research identifies metabolic targets to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

New research identifies key subtype of bacterial vaginosis that increases chlamydia risk

Groundbreaking trial finds levofloxacin effective against multidrug-resistant TB

No short-term benefit found for PCT-guided antibiotic treatment in children

Researchers develop computer models to improve antibiotic targeting and minimize resistance

Gut microbiome dynamics reveal key factors influencing Enterobacteriaceae colonization

AI chatbot developed to aid governments in tackling drug resistance

Scientists uncover genetic secrets of Staphylococcus aureus survival in humans

Gut bacterium associated with reduced dietary sugar intake

NIH grant supports study of copper's role in killing harmful bacteria

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Self-destructing vaccine offers safer TB protection in monkeys

Household dogs found to contribute to the spread of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella

Procalcitonin test fails to shorten antibiotic use in hospitalized children

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