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Scientists develop new approach to combating antibiotic resistance

A team of researchers have developed a way of preventing the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes between bacteria.

22 Nov 2017

New study identifies chemical receptors in cells to reduce drug resistance

The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the leading cause of hospital-acquired infections. The pathogen is resistant to many antibiotics so treating those infections, particularly in patients with compromised immune systems, is difficult.

15 Nov 2017

Breakthrough discovery could radically change approach to treating Klebsiella infections

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast together with the University of Vienna have discovered that treatment for the antibiotic-resistant bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae could lie within our bodies' natural defenses.

14 Nov 2017

Research shows how food poisoning bacteria can multiply and spread inside micro-organisms

New research by a team from London's Kingston University has shown how the food poisoning bacteria Campylobacter can multiply and spread inside micro-organisms called amoebae- which could lead to a better understanding of how bacteria survive and help efforts to prevent the spread of infection.

14 Nov 2017

Researchers shed light on link between cholera outbreaks affecting African and American continents

Researchers at the Institut Pasteur and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, in collaboration with several other international institutions, recently published two studies tracing the history of cholera outbreaks in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean from the last 60 years.

13 Nov 2017

Researchers identify 'strategies' used by bacteria to protect themselves from antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria evolve mechanisms to withstand the drugs which are used to treat infections.

13 Nov 2017

Leading organizations call for responsible use of antibiotics to combat rising drug resistance

In the lead-up to World Antibiotic Awareness Week (13-19 November 2017), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Health Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health are together calling for responsible use of antibiotics in humans and animals to reduce the emergence of antibiotic resistance.

13 Nov 2017

Researchers develop new method that can curb spread of superbugs

Researchers from ITMO University and Center of Physical and Chemical Medicine developed an algorithm capable of tracking the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in gut microbiota DNA and revealed additional evidence of resistance genes transfer between different bacterial species.

10 Nov 2017

Researchers catch killer cells red-handed in the act of microbial murder

Immune cells called "killer cells" target bacteria invading the body's cells, but how do they do this so effectively? Bacteria can quickly evolve resistance against antibiotics, yet it seems they have not so readily been able to evade killer cells. This has caused researchers to become interested in finding out the exact mechanism that killer cells use to destroy bacterial invaders.

9 Nov 2017

Scientists develop antibacterial ‘sugar-glass’ coating that uses viruses to destroy bacteria

With antibiotic resistance on the rise, bacterial contamination of food is becoming more problematic. Now in a study appearing in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, scientists report that they have developed an antibacterial "sugar-glass" coating in which viruses that destroy bacteria are embedded and are kept stable for up to three months.

8 Nov 2017

Antibiotic use in healthy farm animals needs to stop: World Health Organization

According to new advisory guidelines from the United Nations health agency WHO yesterday (7th November 2017), the farmers and the food industry need to stop the use of antibiotics among healthy farm animals routinely. At present many farmers use these antibiotics on healthy animals to make sure that they grow better and diseases are prevented in them.

7 Nov 2017

Special electric dressing can combat antibiotic resistance, biofilm infection

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have shown - for the first time - that special bandages using weak electric fields to disrupt bacterial biofilm infection can prevent infections, combat antibiotic resistance and enable healing in infected burn wounds.

6 Nov 2017

Uncovering Bacterial Cell Wall Secrets To Combat Antibiotic Resistance

Cell walls -- the jacket-like structures that surround all known bacteria -- may turn out to be bacteria's undoing, holding the key to developing new drugs that target it for destruction.

6 Nov 2017

CSIC researchers make breakthrough in battle against superbugs

A team led by researchers from the Spanish National Research Council has made an important breakthrough in the battle against superbugs and their resistance to multiple drugs.

2 Nov 2017

Combination therapy with azithromycin found to be unnecessary in most children with pneumonia

A combination of two antibiotics is often prescribed to treat community-acquired pneumonia in children but a JAMA Pediatrics study is now showing that using just one of the two has the same benefit to patients in most cases.

2 Nov 2017

Most drug-resistant staph infections occur in the community, study finds

The proportion of ‘staph’ infections resistant to antibiotics has increased in Australia since 2000 with most cases now occurring in the community rather than in hospitals, a new study led by The Australian National University has found.

31 Oct 2017

Study into killer T-cell activity could provide roadmap for tackling antibiotic resistance

In a study that could provide a roadmap for combatting the rising threat of drug-resistant pathogens, researchers have discovered the specific mechanism the body's T cells use to kill bacteria.

27 Oct 2017

New enzyme may one day enable genome surgery that erases harmful mutations

DNA editing just got a sharp, new pencil. Researchers have built an enzyme that can perform a previously impossible DNA swap, directly changing the DNA base pair from an A•T to a G•C.

26 Oct 2017

Triclosan may stick to toothbrushes, creating hidden route of exposure

In September, a ban on triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels and wipes went into effect in the U.S. But the antibacterial ingredient is still allowed in toothpastes for its reported ability to reduce gum inflammation, plaque and cavities.

25 Oct 2017

Rutgers researchers to explore ways for tackling emerging fungal infections

In recent years, hospitals nationwide have been reporting an increase in life-threatening illnesses resulting from a deadly fungal infection caused by the yeast Candida auris that can enter the bloodstream. This yeast is difficult to identify and often does not respond to commonly used antifungal drugs, leading to high mortality.

23 Oct 2017

Antibiotic Resistance News and Research

Scientists develop new approach to combating antibiotic resistance

New study identifies chemical receptors in cells to reduce drug resistance

Breakthrough discovery could radically change approach to treating Klebsiella infections

Research shows how food poisoning bacteria can multiply and spread inside micro-organisms

Researchers shed light on link between cholera outbreaks affecting African and American continents

Researchers identify 'strategies' used by bacteria to protect themselves from antibiotics

Leading organizations call for responsible use of antibiotics to combat rising drug resistance

Researchers develop new method that can curb spread of superbugs

Researchers catch killer cells red-handed in the act of microbial murder

Scientists develop antibacterial ‘sugar-glass’ coating that uses viruses to destroy bacteria

Antibiotic use in healthy farm animals needs to stop: World Health Organization

Special electric dressing can combat antibiotic resistance, biofilm infection

Uncovering Bacterial Cell Wall Secrets To Combat Antibiotic Resistance

CSIC researchers make breakthrough in battle against superbugs

Combination therapy with azithromycin found to be unnecessary in most children with pneumonia

Most drug-resistant staph infections occur in the community, study finds

Study into killer T-cell activity could provide roadmap for tackling antibiotic resistance

New enzyme may one day enable genome surgery that erases harmful mutations

Triclosan may stick to toothbrushes, creating hidden route of exposure

Rutgers researchers to explore ways for tackling emerging fungal infections

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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