Most antibiotics work by interfering with critical functions such as DNA replication or construction of the bacterial cell wall. However,
Category: Antibiotics
Got Resistance?
One of the greatest challenges in treating tuberculosis—the top infectious killer worldwide—is the bacterium’s ability to shapeshift rapidly and become resistant
A fungus, an antibiotic, a parasite, and a cure
Researchers have turned a fungus into a disease-curing factory through modern genetic engineering and patience. The natural antibiotic is a
Fish slime: An untapped source of potential new antibiotics
As current antibiotics dwindle in effectiveness against multidrug-resistant pathogens, researchers are seeking potential replacements in some unlikely places. Now a
Tiny Earth: Advancing antibiotic discoveries through undergraduate research
More and more bacteria are becoming resistant to traditional antibiotics, and this resistance has become a focal point of research
Cocktail of common antibiotics can fight resistant E. coli
A group of scientists in Denmark is trying to get one step ahead in the battle against antibiotic resistance. Today,
Step forward for pneumonia vaccine development
A vaccine against the biggest bacterial killer on the planet is a step closer to being available with funding secured
Lysin therapy offers new hope for fighting drug-resistant bacteria
Humans are in a constant arms race with infectious bacteria. To kill these disease microbes, we develop powerful antibiotics; and
Dying bacteria absorb antibiotic, allowing others to survive and grow
In a population of E. coli bacteria treated with a particular antimicrobial molecule (labeled in green), some dying cells absorb large amounts
Understanding White Blood Cells’ Defense Mechanisms Could Lead to Better Treatments
Experiencing a bacterial infection? You’re generally prescribed antibiotics by your doctor. But how exactly do those antibiotics and your white
