New species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in infected wound
A hitherto unknown antibiotic-resistant bacteria species, in the same family as E. coli and Salmonella spp., has been found: Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Antibiotics resistance
Germ-fighting catheter coating may help prevent infections
For the first time researchers have incorporated auranofin -- an antibiotic with low resistance potential -- into a coating for intravascular catheters; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Underwater forests a treasure trove of new drugs
Scientists recover dozens of antimicrobial and anticancer compounds from seaweed; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
New drug resistance process found in bacteria
This is the research team in charge of the study. From left to right: Ivan Erill, Pilar Cortés, Jordi Barbé and Miquel Sánchez-Osuna. Credit: UAB. — by Autonomous [...]
Understanding water’s role in antibiotic resistance in Africa
Scientists have studied antibiotic resistance emergence and dissemination in the Chobe River, northern Botswana's only permanent surface water resource; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Overcoming the last line of antibiotic resistance against bacterial infections
A recent study published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology presents a comprehensive overview of S. aureus’ remarkable resilience against our body’s immune system and how to better protect against deadly infections. [...]
Banknotes can transmit potentially antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria
Research in Frontiers in Microbiology has found that banknotes can transmit potentially pathogenic and antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria [...]