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, ...

Mice infected with the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) fared better when treated with an experimental compound that ...

Drug-resistant infections are most prevalent in critical care units Antibiotics are hailed as medical saviours. But they are increasingly facing a crafty adversary: bacteria that mutate and adapt ...

In this study, antibiotic resistant bacteria with the labeled genome of chloramphenicol resistance gene constructed in our laboratory and containing the conjugative transfer plasmid were used. Such ...

In the future, more studies are required to understand whether any specific probiotic preparation could effectively restore gut microbiome diversity and composition after antibiotic use.

For healthy older adults, using antibiotics is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of ...

For healthy older adults, using antibiotics is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of ...

We all know that staying hydrated is good for human health – but a new study goes into more specific detail about all the various benefits that come along with drinking plenty of water, and you might ...

Introduction: The self-medication of antibiotics is a global crisis, posing a significant challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of self-medication in ...

Bacterial skin infections can happen when bacteria enter the body due to a break in the skin. Different types of skin infections include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), impetigo, ...

"This study demonstrates the need to strengthen global surveillance of the cholera agent, and especially to determine how it reacts to antibiotics in real time. If the new strain that is currently ...