Antibiotics

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microbes evolve mechanisms that protect them from the effects of antimicrobials (drugs used to treat infections).

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Are Antibiotics in Livestock Fueling Superbugs in Humans?

Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows

Superbugs on the rise as antibiotics in livestock threatens global health

Antibiotics taken during infancy linked to early puberty in girls - EurekAlert!

Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows

Ancient Killer Is Rapidly Becoming Resistant to Antibiotics, Study Warns

Frequent use of antibiotics in infants and young children may increase risk for asthma, allergies and other conditions - EurekAlert!

Scientists discover a new class of antibiotics

McMaster researchers discover new class of antibiotics: « The last time a new class of antibiotics reached the market was nearly three decades ago — but that could soon change. »

A breakthrough moment: McMaster researchers discover new class of antibiotics - EurekAlert

Light-activated therapy and antibiotics join forces to improve in situ cancer vaccines

Men taking antibiotics could cut rates of bacterial vaginosis in women

Synthetic microbiome therapy suppresses bacterial infection without antibiotics

Scientists Just Discovered Why Antibiotics Struggle To Eliminate Certain Infections

Why antibiotics can fail even against non-resistant bacteria - EurekAlert

Why antibiotics can fail even against non-resistant bacteria

Antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines could help tackle dementia, study suggests, and repurposing drugs approved for other conditions could dramatically speed up the hunt for a cure.

Antibiotics modulate E. coli’s resistance to phages - EurekAlert

Antibiotics, vaccinations and anti-inflammatory medication linked to reduced risk of dementia

What was the Golden Age of Antibiotics, and how can we spark a new one?