Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a critical vulnerability in drug-resistant bacteria: zinc -- or a lack thereof. In a recent study, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, ...

Nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) enzymes are essential in creating important medications, such as penicillin and ...

All study antibiotics were administered orally. The use of antimicrobial agents other than those studied was not allowed. MC = multicenter; SB = single-blind; DB = double-blind; NA = not applicable.

The survival of antibiotic-resistance genes through the sewage treatment process and in the aquatic environment merits further study. Antibiotic Resistance in Marine Microbial Communities ...

Antimicrobial resistance is the ability of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or protozoans to grow despite exposure to antimicrobial substances designed to inhibit their growth. Microbes can ...

Because of their large size, complex design and changing shapes, NRPS enzymes are highly dynamic and difficult to study.

Jan. 3, 2025 — Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes ...