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Common Medications Could Increase Diabetics’ Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Diabetologia — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:30:51 +0000

Low fasting blood sugar is associated with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a leading cause of mortality. Recent findings presented at the European Association for the...

Microscopic Arms Race: Solving the Mystery Behind Bacteria’s Extensive Weaponry

University of Oxford — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:00:25 +0000

A new study led by the University of Oxford has shed light on why certain species of bacteria carry astonishing arsenals of weapons. The findings,...

The Fight Against Superbugs: Common Skin Bacteria Could Save Millions of Lives

The Arctic University of Norway — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:04:25 +0000

Infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria are an escalating global concern. The solution may partly involve emulating the bacteria’s own weaponry. A new bacteriocin, discovered in a...

No Better Than Water – Popular Hospital Disinfectant Ineffective Against Common Superbug

University of Plymouth — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 23:59:13 +0000

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...

Antibiotic Breakthrough – Researchers Create New Molecule To Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

Maynooth University — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:03:55 +0000

Researchers at Maynooth University have developed a new molecule designed to combat drug-resistant bacteria. An international team, including researchers from Maynooth University, has developed a...

Global Health Crisis: Antibiotics for Common Childhood Infections Are No Longer Working

University of Sydney — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:30:14 +0000

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 Decode New Antibiotic

University of Bonn — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 07:55:09 +0000

A cooperation between the University of Bonn, the USA, and the Netherlands cracks the mode of action of clovibactin. The rise in bacterial pathogens with...

Narasin – Scientists Discover Potential Magic Bullet for Acne

University of South Australia — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 21:39:08 +0000

It’s a common skin disorder that troubles approximately 800 million teenagers and adults globally. However, scientists from Australia might have discovered a promising treatment for...

Genomic Surveillance: New Weapon Against the Rise of Deadly “Superbugs”

University of Technology Sydney — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:17:58 +0000

Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly ‘superbugs’. Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect...

Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance – Scientists Unveil Over 10,000 Drug Combinations

European Molecular Biology Laboratory — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:24:44 +0000

In an extensive investigation, EMBL scientists have tested over 10,000 drug combinations against some of the leading pathogenic bacteria carrying antimicrobial resistance and causing mortality....

The Hospital Superbug Dilemma: Groundbreaking Treatment Emerges From Intensive Research

Cal State Fullerton — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:52:18 +0000

Researchers at Cal State Fullerton have found a lactic acid bacteria strain effective against the superbug Acinetobacter baumannii, offering potential for a new treatment approach....

Researchers Discover New Method To Overcome Antimicrobial Resistance

University of Oklahoma — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:20:13 +0000

The World Health Organization has identified antimicrobial resistance as a worldwide concern because most clinical antibiotics are no longer effective against certain pathogenic bacteria. The...

Gene Transfer Tug-of-War: Wastewater’s Role in “Superbug” Pathogen Evolution

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 17:24:19 +0000

A complex interplay of factors influences the spread of superbug genes during wastewater treatment and reuse. The combination of chemical and physical stressors that bacteria...

Scientists Discover That Australian Honeypot Ant Honey Possesses Unique Anti-Microbial Properties

PeerJ — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:24:09 +0000

Research reveals that honeypot ant honey possesses strong antimicrobial qualities. Researchers have found that the honey produced by ants native to Australia possesses unique anti-microbial...

Killing Over 99% of Bacteria – Scientists Have Invented a Nano-Thin Superbug-Slaying Material

RMIT University — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:10:35 +0000

Scientists have developed a nano-thin superbug-slaying material that holds promise for future integration into wound dressings and implants to thwart or treat bacterial infections. The...

“Very Worrisome” – Alarming Antibiotic Resistance Discovered in Ukraine

Lund University — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:10:05 +0000

A team from Lund University in Sweden collaborated with Ukrainian microbiologists to study bacterial resistance in patients wounded in the war and treated in hospitals....

Microbial “Dark Matter” Yields Gold – New Antibiotic Could Be a Powerful Weapon Against Superbugs

Utrecht University — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:53:57 +0000

A new powerful antibiotic, isolated from previously unstudied bacteria, shows promise in tackling harmful bacteria, including the multi-resistant ‘superbugs’. Dubbed “Clovibactin,” this antibiotic destroys bacteria...

Hidden Danger of Antibiotics: Boosting Growth of Resistant Bacteria “Superbugs” in the Gut

Imperial College London — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:24:05 +0000

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill ‘good’ bacteria in the gut. New research led by scientists at Imperial College London...

Discovering the Genetic Secrets of Immunity – Scientists Are Bringing Extinct Molecules Back to Life

University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:41:00 +0000

Researchers have delved into molecular “de-extinction,” studying ancient genomes for potential antibiotics. Their work unearthed antimicrobial molecules from Neanderthals and Denisovans, challenging traditional notions of...

Bactometer: New Intelligent Device Detects Multi-Resistant Bacteria (in Less Than 60 Minutes)

INESC Brussels Hub — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 17:05:01 +0000

Bactometer, developed over 15 years of research, is a rapid biological detector targeting antimicrobial resistance in hospitals. Combining magnetic methods with machine learning, it promises...

Scientists Uncover “Astonishing” Complexity of Bacterial Circadian Clocks

John Innes Centre — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:09:19 +0000

Over 10% of all life forms are composed of bacteria, but it wasn’t until recently that we came to understand that, similar to humans, soil...

Outsmarting Fungal Resistance – Scientists Discover a New Way To Beat Deadly Fungus

RIKEN — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:10:48 +0000

Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Research Science (CSRS) and the University of Toronto have uncovered a new way to attack fungal infections. This...

Breaking Bacterial Barriers: New Strategy Improves Treatment of Chronic Wound Infections

University of North Carolina Health Care — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:02:23 +0000

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...

Scientists Develop New Class of Antibiotics To Fight Resistant Bacteria

University of Zurich — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:22:51 +0000

There’s a pressing demand for fresh antibiotics among healthcare experts to combat resistant bacteria. A team of scientists from the University of Zurich and the...