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

New Approaches to Monitoring Water Microbiomes in Homes

The plumbing systems in households can teem with generally harmless microbial life, but scientists have not had an opportunity to fully document the bacterial communities within people's homes.

13 Dec 2024

Cleveland Clinic Study Reveals Link Between Kidney Microbiome and Kidney Stones

Cleveland Clinic researchers have found definitive proof of a kidney microbiome that influences renal health and kidney stone formation, demonstrating that the urinary tract is not sterile and low levels of bacteria are normal.

12 Dec 2024

Bacteria Alter Ribosomes to Resist Common Antibiotics

Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to research published today in Nature Communications.

2 Dec 2024

The Role of Trifunctional Enzymes in Antibiotic Production

Biochemists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have identified a new subclass of trifunctional enzymes in gram-positive bacteria that play an important role in the manufacture of an antibiotic lanthipeptide.

2 Dec 2024

New Biogel Test Detects Bacteria Through Simple Color Change

A novel new test for bacteria in fluids makes it as easy as observing a color change to confirm the presence of disease-causing pathogens, promising much easier diagnostic tests and greater food safety.

28 Nov 2024

Unveiling the Antimicrobial Potential of 28 Actinomycetes

Researchers from the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH's Department Bioresources for Bioeconomy and Health Research, under the direction of Dr. Imen Nouioui and Professor Dr. Yvonne Mast, have characterized 28 actinomycetes and examined their potential for biotechnology.

28 Nov 2024

Breakthrough in Understanding DNA Gyrase Paves Way for New Antibiotics

Researchers from Durham University, Jagiellonian University (Poland) and the John Innes Centre have achieved a breakthrough in understanding DNA gyrase, a vital bacterial enzyme and key antibiotic target.

27 Nov 2024

New Tool to Unravel the Secrets of Malaria Parasite Adhesion

To better understand the highly varied characteristics that enable malaria parasites to adhere to red blood cells and elude the immune system, researchers have developed a new tool.

27 Nov 2024

Scientists Map Microbiome of Rivers Across the U.S.

Rivers and streams serve as critical connectors across vast geographical landscapes, trickling out of tucked-away headwaters and snaking thousands of miles toward oceans and deep seas.

21 Nov 2024

How CRISPRi is Helping Combat Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Findings on isoniazid-resistant M. tuberculosis reveal key vulnerabilities, suggesting new avenues for treatment strategies against drug-resistant tuberculosis.

20 Nov 2024

Magnesium-Focused Approach to Curbing Antibiotic Resistance

According to recent estimates, the number of fatal antibiotic-resistant illnesses is expected to increase significantly over the next 25 years.

18 Nov 2024

Cow Digestive Enzyme Shown to Break Down Tough Bacterial Biofilms

Most of the disease-causing bacteria secrete matrix-like layers around themselves called biofilms. These biofilms act as thick barriers limiting the entry of drugs and helping the bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.

12 Nov 2024

Drug Adsorption on Nano-Plastics: Could Plastic Particles Reduce Antibiotic Efficacy?

Interactions between tetracycline and nano-plastics alter drug stability and bioavailability, raising concerns about antibiotic resistance in ecosystems.

11 Nov 2024

New Weapon in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, waterborne illnesses cost the healthcare system more than $3 billion a year and impact more than seven million Americans. However, not everyone is affected in the same way.

7 Nov 2024

Encrypted Peptides Offer Hope Against Antibiotic-Resistant Infections

Researchers have discovered a new class of antimicrobial compounds called encrypted peptides, which could boost the immune system's toolkit to combat infection and counteract the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

29 Oct 2024

Monoclonal Antibody Market Set to Triple by 2033, Revolutionizing Disease Treatment

Recent advancements in monoclonal antibody engineering are reshaping disease treatment, focusing on safety, effectiveness, and addressing current medical needs.

28 Oct 2024

New Bacterial Toxins Discovered as Potential Weapons Against Infections

Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections.

23 Oct 2024

Structural Insights into Bacteriophages Open Doors for New Therapeutics

The viruses that infect bacteria are the most abundant biological entities on the planet. For example, a recent simple study of 92 showerheads and 36 toothbrushes from American bathrooms found more than 600 types of bacterial viruses, commonly called bacteriophages or phages.

23 Oct 2024

Research Sheds Light on Biofilm Bacteria Interactions and Competition

Biofilms -; slimy communities of bacteria -; grow on all sorts of surfaces: from glaciers and hot springs to plant roots, your bathtub and fridge, wounds, and medical devices such as catheters.

18 Oct 2024

EVQ-218: A Promising Candidate for Tackling Superbugs Without Triggering Antimicrobial Resistance

As the United Nations (UN) prepares to address the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance, EVŌQ Nano is helping raise awareness through an educational infographic depicting a common trigger of antimicrobial resistance and highlighting EVQ-218's novel mechanism of action.

18 Oct 2024