Spider Silk: Research Reveals Cobweb's Role in Treating Wound; Scientists Attempt Detection of Antimicrobial Activity

Medicine & Technology Oct 05, 2021

New research recently suggested that spider silk may not be quite as charming a creature most humans have been led to believe.

Superbugs Overcome Drugs Normally Used Against Them; May Help in Developing Evolutionary Medicine to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance

Sep 09, 2021

The term “superbug” may be described to be quite actual disease-causing bacteria that may have overcome the drugs typically taken against them.

Copper Atoms Kept Closer to Combat Bacteria, New Approach Shown in Study

Jul 28, 2021

Scientists discovered a new strategy involving copper atoms that are kept closer to enhance the hydrogen peroxide antibacterial activity.

Antibiotic-Resistance Could Be Fought with Regulatory RNA Sequence Targeting, Research Suggests

Jul 16, 2021

Research findings suggests that an RNA sequnce found in a majority of infection causing bacteria could be targeted to combat antibiotic-resistance that's a rising public health issue across the globe.

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Dog Food Across Europe, Making It an International Health Risk

Jul 12, 2021

Perhaps one of the most alarming findings in the recently-concluded European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) is that raw dog food contains significant amounts of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, making them a public health risk to Europe and the rest of the world.

Bacteriophage Viruses Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Jun 07, 2021

Understanding the interaction between pathogens could help us understand how they behave in relation to others and even use them toward our advantage.

Inner Workings of Potent Antibiotic of “Last Resort” That Annihilates Bacteria Revealed

May 04, 2021

Researchers have revealed how the potent antibiotic of "last resort" kills bacteria, attacking its two membranes before making them burst.

Nanothin Layer on Wound Dressings Kills 99% of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Apr 14, 2021

Researchers have created a nanothin layer on wound dressings and implants made of black phosphorous, which they found to be effective in killing 99% of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

New Nanothin Coating Kills Superbugs, Fungi, Bacteria: Here's How It Works

Apr 14, 2021

A new nanothin coating material could be added to wound dressings and biomedical implants to prevent and even treat dangerous bacteria and fungi infections - even from the notoriously resistant superbugs.

Antibiotics: Inefficacy, Need for New Types, and Solution To Such Resistance

Jan 14, 2021

Present means of combating bacteria are not as good as they used to be anymore because of our resistance to antibiotics.

New Study Links Antibiotics and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Aug 18, 2020

A new study confirms the long speculated adverse affects of antibiotics - the increased risk of inflammatory bowel diseases. Although the history of antibiotics show that chemicals can kill harmful bacteria in the body, it also leaves damage to the gut microbiome.

Bacteria Growth in Space is More Dangerous Than on Earth

Jul 27, 2020

Research has revealed that the unique environment of space allows bacteria to grow in more harmful ways than how they thrive on Earth. On the contrary, the development of drug treatments in space also has its benefits thanks to microgravity.

Scientists Discover Healing Properties of American Beautyberry Leaves That Synergize Antibiotics

Jul 17, 2020

Combining beautyberry and antibiotics resulted in fighting the spread of staph bacteria. Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem that requires new and innovative solutions.

Scientists Develop an Immune-Resistent Antibiotic

Jun 04, 2020

Princeton scientists discover a new antibiotic with dual mechanisms they call a 'poisoned arrow.'

How Promising are Malaria Drugs for COVID-19?

Mar 25, 2020

Eagerness about the treatment for COVID-19 using malaria drugs has raised higher hopes which include US President Donald Trump. However, the pieces of scientific evidence are still lacking.