Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified a small molecule that prevents bacteria from forming into biofilms, a frequent cause of infections.
The anti-biofilm peptide works on a range of bacteria including many that cannot be treated by antibiotics.
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The Latest on: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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The Latest on: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
- Alarming Levels of Antibiotic Resistance Found in the Poultry Environmenton May 9, 2024 at 2:59 pm
A collaborative research report "Poultry's pill problem; Antibiotics and its environmental concern" released by Toxics Link and World Animal Protection found high levels of Antimicrobial Resistance ...
- Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Space; Met Gala Medical Specialties; Misinfo on DOson May 9, 2024 at 11:31 am
In homage to "The Garden of Time" Met Gala theme, Jorge Zárate, MD, shared his third annual installment of Met Gala outfits themed around medical specialties. Ophthalmologist and comedian Dr.
- A global effort to fight antibiotic resistanceon May 9, 2024 at 8:52 am
In November 2017, days after her daughter Mallory Smith died from a drug-resistant infection at the age of 25, Diane Shader Smith typed a password into Mallory’s laptop. Her daughter gave it to her ...
- Changes in pig farming in the 20th century spread antibiotic-resistant Salmonella around the world, finds studyon May 9, 2024 at 7:44 am
Historical changes in pig farming led to the global spread of Salmonella, resistant to antibiotics—a new international study led by researchers at the University of Warwick suggests.
- Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella was spread by intensive pig farmingon May 9, 2024 at 5:15 am
Changes to made to pig farming practises during the 20th century led to the spread of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella around the world, new research suggests.
- Study underscores new strategies to fight drug-resistant bacteriaon May 7, 2024 at 12:41 pm
Several billion years ago, a genetic arms race began between bacteria and their viral killers. This seemingly eternal struggle continues today, with implications for diseases killing tens of thousands ...
- Fred Allendorf: Science and Nature: Evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteriaon May 7, 2024 at 5:45 am
Approximately 8 million people die annually around the world from infectious diseases caused by bacteria. Bacterial diseases have been the major cause of human mortality throughout history. For ...
- Raw meat-based diet for pets linked to drug-resistant bacteria, prompting concerns over public health riskson May 5, 2024 at 10:51 pm
Study reveals that raw meat-based pet diets (RMBDs) often harbor multidrug-resistant bacteria, posing significant health risks to both pets and humans, unlike conventionally processed pet foods.
- Automated alerts improved antibiotic prescribing for common infections: JAMA studieson May 3, 2024 at 12:15 pm
Pneumonia and urinary tract infections are the two most common infections requiring hospitalizations and major reasons for the overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics. | Algorithm-driven alerts help ...
- Antimicrobial peptide from cows shows potential for treating hypervirulent bacteriaon May 2, 2024 at 6:34 am
University of Central Florida College of Medicine researcher Renee Fleeman is on a mission to kill drug-resistant bacteria, and her latest study has identified a therapy that can penetrate the slime ...
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