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Israeli scientists discover tiny viral switch that could fight antibiotic-
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A tiny viral switch discovered by Israeli and American scientists could open a new front in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections, a global health threat projected to kill up to 10 million people annually by 2050.
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Hidden Epidemic in Indian Hospitals: Antibiotic Resistance on the Rise
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released an eight-report highlighting a concerning trend of increasing antibiotic resistance in Indian hospitals. According to the report, antibiotic-resistant bacteria have increased by 91% over the past few years, rendering many drugs in
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Study gives insight into mechanism that fuels antibiotic resistance
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A concern to global health is antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections were blamed for an estimated 1.3 million deaths globally in 2019 alone. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have been examining the mechanism that fuels antibiotic resistance at the molecular
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Scientists determine structure of key player in antibiotic resistance
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): With antibiotic-resistant bacteria on the rise, scientists have been searching for ways to shut down the Type IV secretion system (T4SS), a protein complex on the outer envelope of bacterial cells that helps them to exchange DNA with neighbouring bacteria an
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Feeding dogs raw meat linked to increased prevalence of antibiotic-resista
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Bristol [England], July 21 (ANI): Recent studies have linked germs that are resistant to vitally needed antibiotics to the feeding of raw meat to pet dogs.
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Visible light activates molecular machineries to treat infections: Study
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Houston (Texas) [US] June 5 (ANI): Scientists have demonstrated that light-activated molecular machines can drill holes through gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria membranes, killing them in as little as two minutes. Their study suggests a new way to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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To treat infections, visible light activates molecular machineries: Study
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Houston (Texas) [US] June 3 (ANI): Chemists have demonstrated that light-activated molecular machines can drill holes through gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria membranes, killing them in as little as two minutes. Their study suggests a new way to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria,
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New research on developing vaccine for urinary tract infection
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Texas [US], November 22 (ANI): The researchers at the University of Texas are studying the use of whole-cell vaccines to tackle urinary tract infection or UTI as it is a serious issue of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Study finds new group of antibacterial molecules
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], November 19 (ANI): Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet, the Umea University and the University of Bonn have identified a new group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect against many antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Bugworks Research announces the first in Human Phase 1 Study of BWC0977 fo
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India]/ Saratoga (California) [US]/ Adelaide [Australia], November 8 (ANI/PRNewswire): Bugworks research today announced that the first human dose was administered in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating BWC0977: a next generation broad-spectrum, novel bacterial topoiso
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Study finds ways to increase effectiveness of antibiotics
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], October 30 (ANI): A new study has found a way to make antibiotics more effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria - also known as superbugs.
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Researchers discover ways to increase effectiveness of antibiotics
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], October 27 (ANI): Researchers have found a way to make antibiotics more effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria - also known as superbugs.
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