Newborn Babies at Risk: The Hidden Dangers of Maternal Bacteria
A University of Cambridge study reveals that Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in the placenta significantly raises the risk of newborns being admitted to neonatal units,…
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Scientists Have Discovered That Bacteria Have “Memories”
Scientists have discovered that bacteria can form memory-like mechanisms, informing strategies that lead to dangerous infections in humans. These strategies include antibiotic resistance and the…
No Better Than Water – Popular Hospital Disinfectant Ineffective Against Common Superbug
Research conducted during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week examines the effects of employing suggested chlorine-based chemicals to combat Clostridioides difficile, the leading cause of antibiotic-related illness…
“Unprecedented Resurgence” – Unveiling the Alarming Rise of Meningitis in Young Adults
A team of researchers from the Institut Pasteur utilized the National Reference Center for Meningococci’s database to analyze the progression of invasive meningococcal disease in…
Bacteria-Killing Viruses: The Surprising Nutrient Packets for Mammalian Growth
Bacteriophages, also called phages, are viruses that infect and kill bacteria, their natural hosts. But from a macromolecular viewpoint, phages can be can be viewed…
Global Health Crisis: Antibiotics for Common Childhood Infections Are No Longer Working
Global guidelines urgently require an update. Antibiotics commonly used to manage prevalent infections in infants and children have lost their effectiveness in many regions globally,…
Scientists Are on the Cusp of a New Vaccine Modality Breakthrough
Researchers from Griffith University are on the brink of a technological breakthrough in vaccine development with a possible new vaccine modality. Professor Bernd Rehm and…
Silent Killer: AMR Linked to Over Half a Million Deaths in the Americas
Over 43% of deaths related to infections in the region were linked to AMR. 569,000 deaths were linked to bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in all…
The Surprising Origin of a Deadly Hospital Infection
C. diff might not originate from external transmission but rather from within the infected patient themselves. Hospital staff dedicate significant effort to safeguard patients from…
Reviving Ancient Wisdom: Historical Recipes Inspire Modern Medical Innovations
Could a blend of honey and vinegar serve as a traditional yet innovative approach to addressing persistent infections? The mixture of honey and vinegar, also…
Breaking Bacterial Barriers: New Strategy Improves Treatment of Chronic Wound Infections
Scientists have developed a new strategy to improve the delivery of drugs to chronic wound infections. Chronic wounds, which are persistent open sores or damaged…
Demystifying E. Coli’s 500-Year-Old Deadly Secret: Mapping the Path to Future Therapies
Researchers have discovered that a specific virulent E. coli subset, K1, predates previous estimations by around 500 years and 25% of current E. coli strains…
Botox Breakthrough – New Discovery Could Save Lives
Professor Frederic Meunier and Dr. Merja Joensuu, affiliated with the Queensland Brain Institute at The University of Queensland, have unveiled the precise molecular process through…
CDC Warning: The Eye Drop Danger Lurking in Your Medicine Cabinet
The CDC warned against using EzriCare eye drops after they were linked to drug-resistant bacterial infections, vision loss, and death. Researchers have now detailed a…
Better Than Antibiotics – Stool Transplants Show Promising Results in Treating Life-Threatening Infections
According to a recent Cochrane Review, stool transplantation has proven to be a more effective method of treating Clostridioides difficile infection as compared to standard…
New Study Reveals the Lifelong Consequences of Childhood Respiratory Infections
According to recent research, early childhood exposure to lower respiratory tract infections is linked to an increased likelihood of dying from respiratory diseases in adulthood….
HIV Genomes: Johns Hopkins Scientists Discover New Target To Eliminate Infections
In their quest to create treatments that could potentially eliminate HIV infection completely, scientists have been searching for all the locations where the virus can…
Shape-Shifting Antibiotics – A New Weapon Against Drug-Resistant Superbugs
Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat, ranked as one of the top 10 by the World Health Organization. Every year, in the United…