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McGill researchers have developed a diagnostic system capable of identifying bacteria—and determining which antibiotics can ...

By simplifying the engineering process and expanding what can be built, the Golden Gate method greatly broadens the possibilities for scientists working to develop bacteriophages as tools to combat ...

A bacteria-only sugar has become the Achilles’ heel that could help defeat deadly superbugs.

Australian researchers have developed a powerful new way to target deadly, drug-resistant bacteria by designing antibodies ...

Each year, bacterial infections are responsible for roughly 7.7 million deaths worldwide, with this problem further exacerbated by rising antibiotic resistance. Not only are wound infections ...

Four major trends that will shape how we as a society will confront antibiotic resistance in the coming decade.

A study published in Frontiers explores the microbial diversity within hospital sink drains across multiple wards over a year-long period, focusing on bacterial communities, species identification, ...

From diagnostics to CRISPR and policy reform, explore how science and society are working together to combat the rising ...

Microbiologist Karin Hjort discusses what heteroresistance is and how it could change the way we treat bacterial infections. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Houseflies live close to humans and domesticated animals and because they are so mobile they can easily spread bacteria that make people sick. They carry these disease-causing agents on their body ...