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Next-gen synthetic antibiotic destroys drug-resistant bacteria

A new antibiotic derived from computer models of bacterial gene products, appears to neutralize even drug-resistant bacteria.

New copper surface eliminates bacteria in just two minutes

A new surface that kills bacteria more than 100x faster than standard copper could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistance.

Ultrashort-pulse lasers kill bacterial superbugs and spores

Life-threatening bacteria are becoming ever more resistant to antibiotics, making the search for alternatives to antibiotics urgent.

Scientists develop promising vaccine against Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas are investigating the use of whole-cell vaccines to fight urinary tract infection (UTI).

Revolutionary pneumonia treatment overcomes bacterial resistance with 'EEZE'

Researchers at the NIH have discovered a therapy that targets host cells rather than bacterial cells in treating bacterial pneumonia.

New test determines antibiotic resistance in less than 90 minutes rather than 3 days

This discovery means that doctors could quickly know which antibiotics will or won’t work for a patient’s life-threatening infection.

Researchers discover a way to increase the effectiveness of antibiotics

Researchers have found a way to make antibiotics more effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria—also known as superbugs.