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

Bacteria Arrangement in Biofilm Influences Reaction to Antibiotics

Although bacteria are typically thought of as single-celled creatures suspended in liquids or dispersed sparsely across surfaces, their true mode of growth is in sticky clusters known as biofilms in many settings.

5 Feb 2024

Scientists Develop Green Antibiotic Alternative to Treat Deadly Pathogen in Hybrid Striped Bass

Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) developed a green antibiotic alternative to treat the deadly pathogen Streptococcus iniae in hybrid striped bass, the fourth most farmed finfish in the United States, according to a recent study.

31 Jan 2024

New Method Labels Viruses for Efficient Tracking and Tailoring

At the grocery store, barcodes make it quick and simple to identify products and frequently contain important details like quantity, location, and tracking.

22 Jan 2024

New Virus Targets Dormant Bacteria, Boosting Antibiotic Power

In nature, the majority of bacteria adhere to a minimalistic lifestyle. When faced with nutrient scarcity or stress, they initiate a controlled shutdown of their metabolism, entering a resting state.

22 Jan 2024

Bacteria's Immune System Enhances the Effect of Antibiotics Against Cholera Pathogen

Bacteria have an immune system that protects them against viruses known as bacteriophages. A research team from the Universities of Tübingen and Würzburg has now shown how this immune system enhances the effect of specific antibiotics against the cholera pathogen Vibrio cholerae.

22 Jan 2024

Scientists Reinvent Spectinomycin as a Powerhouse Weapon for Drug-Resistant Superbug

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are tackling Mycobacterium abscessus (Mab) antibiotic resistance.

10 Jan 2024

mEnrich-seq: A High-Specificity Bacterial Enrichment Technique for Microbiome Research

In a landmark study recently published in the journal Nature Methods, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have unveiled mEnrich-seq-;an innovative method designed to substantially enhance the specificity and efficiency of research into microbiomes, the complex communities of microorganisms that inhabit the human body.

5 Jan 2024

Study Provides a Systematic View of the Diversity and Function of Supraglacial DNA Viruses

Supraglacial environments mainly consist of four main types of habitats for microbes and viruses, including snow, ice, meltwater, and cryoconites (the granular sediment on glacier surfaces).

2 Jan 2024

New Insights Into the Microbiome's Influence on Kidney Stone Risk

A new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University published in the journal Microbiome has found changes in the microbiome in multiple locations in the body are linked to the formation of kidney stones.

21 Dec 2023

Light-Activated "Good Vibrations" can Destroy Cancer Cells

The Beach Boys' iconic hit single "Good Vibrations" takes on a whole new layer of meaning thanks to a recent discovery by Rice University scientists and collaborators, who have uncovered a way to destroy cancer cells by using the ability of some molecules to vibrate strongly when stimulated by light.

20 Dec 2023

NTNU Develops Dual-Mechanism Antibiotic Strategy to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

NTNU has developed a promising antibiotic candidate against MRSA. Behind the discovery lies a methodology that may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

18 Dec 2023

Revealing the Molecular Machinery of Virus Warriors Against Bacterial Infections

The term “virus” is frequently linked with negative implications. Nevertheless, it is crucial to recognize that not all viruses are detrimental.

18 Dec 2023

The Impact of Gut Microbiome Communities on Pathogen Protection

The gut microbiome, comprising numerous bacterial species, serves as a residence for various bacteria within the human digestive system.

15 Dec 2023

Study Delves into the Transmission of Antimicrobial Resistance Among Cockroaches

A recent study delves into the transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among cockroaches, shedding light on potential implications for AMR transmission in humans.

15 Dec 2023

CRISPR Takes Probiotics to the Next Level

Humans can benefit significantly from symbiotic relationships with probiotics-;live bacteria and microorganisms that influence the gut microbiota.

14 Dec 2023

Insights into the Shaping and Organization of Microbial Communities

Dental plaque, gut bacteria, and the slick coating on river rocks exemplify biofilms—structured communities of microorganisms that inhabit both human bodies and the surrounding environment.

11 Dec 2023

Study Investigates Antibiotic Resistance Genes Transfer Between Bacteria

A recent study reported in The Lancet Microbe reveals that the exchange of antibiotic resistance genes among diverse bacteria is significantly more extensive than previously believed.

11 Dec 2023

Mucus Thickness Dictates Bacterial Behavior, Affecting Infection Potential

The telltale signs of cold and flu season—sniffles, snorts, and the sound of noses being blown—serve as indicators of increased mucus production.

6 Dec 2023

A Breakthrough in Combatting Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria

Healthcare-associated infections pose a widespread challenge in the treatment of suppurating wounds, compounded by the escalating prevalence of multi-drug resistant bacteria.

6 Dec 2023

Simplifying Bacterial Genetic Material Detection

Scientists have devised an approach for swiftly, inexpensively, and with greater precision, identifying bacteria. This advancement holds the potential for minimizing the reliance on antibiotics.

29 Nov 2023

Antibiotic News and Research

Bacteria Arrangement in Biofilm Influences Reaction to Antibiotics

Scientists Develop Green Antibiotic Alternative to Treat Deadly Pathogen in Hybrid Striped Bass

New Method Labels Viruses for Efficient Tracking and Tailoring

New Virus Targets Dormant Bacteria, Boosting Antibiotic Power

Bacteria's Immune System Enhances the Effect of Antibiotics Against Cholera Pathogen

Scientists Reinvent Spectinomycin as a Powerhouse Weapon for Drug-Resistant Superbug

mEnrich-seq: A High-Specificity Bacterial Enrichment Technique for Microbiome Research

Study Provides a Systematic View of the Diversity and Function of Supraglacial DNA Viruses

New Insights Into the Microbiome's Influence on Kidney Stone Risk

Light-Activated "Good Vibrations" can Destroy Cancer Cells

NTNU Develops Dual-Mechanism Antibiotic Strategy to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Revealing the Molecular Machinery of Virus Warriors Against Bacterial Infections

The Impact of Gut Microbiome Communities on Pathogen Protection

Study Delves into the Transmission of Antimicrobial Resistance Among Cockroaches

CRISPR Takes Probiotics to the Next Level

Insights into the Shaping and Organization of Microbial Communities

Study Investigates Antibiotic Resistance Genes Transfer Between Bacteria

Mucus Thickness Dictates Bacterial Behavior, Affecting Infection Potential

A Breakthrough in Combatting Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria

Simplifying Bacterial Genetic Material Detection

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