New antibiotics discovered in soil offer hope in the fight against superbugs
Antibiotic resistance threatens humanity even as superbugs are discovered in places like pig farms. But a recent...
Houston superbug problem has been lurking for years, say researchers
Houston has a superbug problem, and it's been lurking for years. A particularly virulent strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae,...
Student discovers a way to destroy superbug bacteria without antibiotics
A 25-year-old student has discovered a way to destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria without pummeling them with...
Stanford students take on dangerous superbugs
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs,” are one of the biggest challenges of the medical community....
Dangerous super bacteria found in Rio waters before Summer Olympics
Two new academic studies shared with Reuters news show that scientists have found drug-resistant "super bacteria"...
Canadian clay kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria on contact
Aboriginal Canadians used clay from Kisameet Bay, British Columbia to treat their ailments for centuries - from...
New super-strain of E. coli resists all known antibiotics
If you've ever experienced food poisoning from E. coli, you already know just how unpleasant an infection can be....
Researchers find new way to beat antibiotic-resistant infections
Researchers have discovered a way to test bacteria for drug resistance more rapidly. It's a potentially life-saving...
Researchers Discover How Nature Makes Powerful Antibiotics That Defy Resistance
A team of researchers from the University of Illinois have made a breakthrough in understanding how a powerful...
Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Food Products for the First Time
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been haunting the halls of hospitals for years, but unless you were in a health...