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Antibiotic
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Meta-analysis reveals drivers of antibiotic resistance in infants
A meta-analysis of genetic studies analyzing the microbiota (bacteria in the gut) of 1,275 infants from 10 countries…
Study finds high microplastic levels in Mediterranean fish despite low chemical contaminants
In a recent study published in the journal Foods, researchers from Italy, Albania, and Montenegro conducted biomonitoring campaigns…
Antibiotics ineffective for cough treatment in lower respiratory tract infections
Use of antibiotics provided no measurable impact on the severity or duration of coughs even if a bacterial…
Hospital sinks fuel antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread
A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) reports the infection prevention steps…
Rising antibiotic resistance prompts shift to ecological research strategies in infection control
In a recent article published in The Lancet Microbe, researchers discussed the need to enhance research on the…
How microbes influence healing and infection risks
In a recent Nature Reviews Microbiology study, researchers review how the wound microbiota interferes with skin repair processes…
Generative AI revolutionizes antibiotic development against resistant pathogens
With nearly 5 million deaths linked to antibiotic resistance globally every year, new ways to combat resistant bacterial…
New compound extracted from African catfish skin mucas exhibits powerful antibacterial properties
Scientists report they have extracted a compound with powerful antibacterial properties from the skin of farmed African catfish.…
UQ researchers use new dosing technology to enhance ICU antibiotic treatment
University of Queensland researchers have used dosing software to accelerate the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated…
Boosting butyrate-producing gut bacteria lowers hospitalization rates for infections
A study of two large European patient cohorts has found that for every 10% increase in butyrate-producing bacteria…