All Antibiotics articles – Page 7
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NewsNew antibiotics make TB bacterium less pathogenic for humans
Researchers have identified new, antibiotic molecules that target Mycobacterium tuberculosis and make it less pathogenic for humans.
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News Study demonstrates potency of synthetic antibiotic against serious chronic infections
A new synthetic antibiotic is shown to be more effective than established drugs against ‘superbugs’ such as MRSA, a new study shows.
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NewsAnts recognize infected wounds and treat them with antibiotics
Matabele ants have developed a sophisticated healthcare system: they can distinguish between non-infected and infected wounds and treat the latter efficiently with antibiotics they produce themselves.
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NewsNew weapon against the super tough C diff bacteria shows promise
A researcher has demonstrated that a newer generation tetracycline antibiotic, Omadacycline, may be a promising tool in combating the resilient bacteria Clostridioides difficile (C diff), which causes an infection often picked up in hospitals.
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NewsIce core proposal could revolutionise antibiotic discovery
A perspective article outlines a revolutionary approach to antibiotic discovery using ice cores, at a time when antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is projected to cause 10 million deaths per year by 2050.
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NewsResearchers shed light on how one deadly pathogen makes its chemicals
Scientists have deciphered a previously unidentified cluster of genes responsible for producing sartorypyrones, a chemical made by the fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus, whose family causes Aspergillosis in humans.
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NewsConsumption of antibiotics in the community back to pre-pandemic levels in EU
Community consumption has rebounded in the EU, increasing by 18.8% between 2021 and 2022.
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Long ReadsSetting up systems to make phages available for all
Phage Directory and Phage Australia are helping to give patients and doctors scross the world safe access to phages when antibiotics fail.
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OpinionSwimming with superbugs: the hidden threat in freshwater environments
AMI One Health Advisory Group member Elitsa Penkova delves into the growing antimicrobial resistance threat facing wild swimmers connecting with nature in rivers and lakes.
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NewsEducation key to curbing antimicrobial resistance in cats
Better education for cat owners, more communication from veterinarians, increased drug choices and cheaper, rapid diagnostic tools can help improve antimicrobial use in cats.
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FeaturesAquatic avengers: how bacteria battle antibiotics in drinking water sources
In the tranquil flow of our drinking water sources lies a hidden struggle of microscopic proportions.
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News‘Subway map’ of Lyme disease pathways IDs potential treatment targets
Researchers have developed a genome-scale metabolic model of key metabolic activities of the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, successfully identifying two compounds that selectively target routes only used by Lyme disease to infect a host.
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NewsResearchers probe >10,000 drug combinations to beat AMR
In an extensive investigation, researchers have tested over 10,000 drug combinations against some of the leading pathogenic bacteria carrying antimicrobial resistance and causing mortality.
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NewsStudy demonstrates antimicrobial action of polyalthic acid from copaiba oil
Polyalthic acid from copaiba oil is an effective antibacterial and should be used to develop alternative medications that can contribute to the effort to overcome antimicrobial resistance, according to a new study.
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NewsNew antibiotic drug approved for clinical trials in humans
A new antibiotic drug has recently gained approval from the authorities to undergo clinical trials.
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NewsWastewater reveals signs of antimicrobial resistance in aged care
A new study analysing wastewater samples from several aged care and retirement homes in Adelaide, has uncovered worrying signs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in at least one facility.
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NewsAntibiotics can help some bacteria survive for longer
Scientists have found a surprising effect of some antibiotics on certain bacteria – that the drugs can sometimes benefit bacteria, helping them live longer.
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NewsMould and algae blooms cited by patients as triggers for chemical intolerance
Toxic mould spawned by the moisture left behind by flood waters from Hurricane Idalia could lead to severe health problems for people who suffer from chemical intolerance, scientists have warned.
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NewsAntibiotics promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill ‘good’ bacteria in the gut, a new study reveals.
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NewsResistant E. coli rises despite drop in ciprofloxacin use
Community circulation of ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli paradoxically increased after six-year reduction in antibiotic prescriptions.