Researchers have created a smart wound dressing that can sense when harmful bacteria are present…
Browsing: Antibiotics
Antibiotics are powerful drugs used to treat bacterial infections by either killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth. Since their discovery, they’ve revolutionized medicine, saving countless lives and enabling procedures like surgery and chemotherapy. However, the rise of antibiotic resistance poses a growing global threat, driving urgent research into new treatments, mechanisms of resistance, and alternative therapies. This page features the latest findings on antibiotics, from breakthroughs in drug discovery to strategies for combating resistance and protecting public health.
Researchers have uncovered why a common and costly dental implant infection often resists antibiotics. Dental…
A new study suggests the gut microbiome may retain long-term signatures of past medication use,…
Scientists found hidden antibiotics building up in rivers and fish, raising new concerns about pollution…
Laboratory tests show cranberry juice may strengthen a common UTI antibiotic and reduce bacterial resistance.…
A popular K-beauty ingredient could become an unexpected weapon against superbugs. Madecassic acid is best…
A naturally derived molecule shows promise in blocking critical behaviors that bacteria rely on to…
A familiar compound found in everyday foods may hold unexpected potential in the fight against…
A traditional medicinal plant, tormentil, shows promise against antibiotic-resistant bacteria in laboratory tests. Its compounds…
An everyday medication may hold untapped potential against one of the most difficult-to-treat bacterial threats.…
Plant-derived phytochemicals support lasting pig growth and gut health, outperforming antibiotics over time. Efforts to…
A detailed 3D map of a bacteria-hunting virus reveals ancient origins and new promise against…
Antibiotic resistance is rising fast, killing tens of thousands each year in the U.S. alone—and…
Scientists can now design bacteria-killing viruses from DNA, opening a faster path to fighting superbugs.…
A bacteria-only sugar has become the Achilles’ heel that could help defeat deadly superbugs. Australian…
Researchers found that a common antibiotic-resistant bacterium prevents wounds from healing by chemically paralyzing skin…
The protein called intelectin-2 plays another important role by reinforcing the protective mucus layer that…
A new single-cell “bacteria surveillance” method reveals whether antibiotics truly kill infections—or just leave them…