In the 20th century, when a routine infection was treated with a standard antibiotic, recovery was expected. But over time, ...

A new study provides important insights into the spread of antibiotic resistance (ABR) in different river systems. The study, ...

Boston University researchers have found that microplastic contamination is fueling antibiotic resistance in bacteria, ...

Fairburn explains that in the absence of an active anti-phage defence, viral infections inhibit bacterial growth and cause a ...

Cigarette waste may fuel antibiotic resistance, creating new health and environmental risks. Discover the hidden dangers.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria—such as how ...

With the rising prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus ( S .) aureus (MRSA), a multi drug resistant strain, ...

A new study shows that microplastics facilitate antimicrobial resistance, even without the presence of antibiotics.

Spread of antibiotic resistance in different river systems compared for the first time. Harmonized study design of the Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences and ICC Water & Health lays the ...

In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive ...