To defeat multidrug-resistant superbugs, bacterial defenses must be confronted wherever they may emerge, from basic genetic ...

Biofilms are complex microbial communities that adhere to a surface and encase themselves in a viscous matrix they produce.

Key Takeaways Dogs and cats can carry antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria also found in humansNearly half of samples ...

A drying patch of soil may seem far removed from a hospital ward. But scientists at Caltech found that when soil dries out, ...

When bacteria invade the urinary tract, the body has its own arsenal for fighting back. Among those weapons is an unlikely ...

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Inhaled therapeutics may help address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by delivering medicines directly to the lungs, ...

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterial pathogen that causes life-threatening infections, including pneumonia and meningitis.

Tackling antibiotic resistance likely requires a multifaceted approach. Better and faster point-of-care testing, new treatments, and antimicrobial stewardship could hold promise for future control.

Cefepime is a fourth-generation antibiotic widely used to treat serious bacterial infections and febrile neutropenia—a fever ...

Multi Minerals Australia, a leading mining company, announced a one-of-a-kind formulation of Australian clays which has ...

Antibiotic resistance allows bacteria to grow despite antibiotic exposure, whereas antibiotic tolerance allows them to survive lethal treatment longer without increasing MIC. Understanding this ...