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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

A gene that turns bacteria into superbugs is spreading through hospitals and farms

The npmA2 gene presents a serious global health threat due to its spread and ability to confer superbug status to bacteria.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning over record highs of Victorian 'bleeding disease' in the UK

Typhoid cases in Britain have reached a record high, primarily linked to international travel.
The rise in antibiotic-resistant typhoid in Pakistan poses serious health risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

World-first' gonorrhoea vaccine to be rolled out in England

A groundbreaking gonorrhoea vaccine rollout in England aims to address rising infection rates and combat antibiotic resistance.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Microbe that infests hospitals can digest medical-grade plastic a first

Pseudomonas aeruginosa can degrade healthcare plastics, posing risks to medical devices.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists warn deadly pathogens can survive in home appliance

Home washing machines fail to effectively sterilize healthcare uniforms, posing a risk of spreading treatment-resistant pathogens.
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Invasive Strep Infections Are Rising in the U.S.

This trend may continue unless there is a reduction in the underlying factors that increase risk for invasive [group A strep] or there is an effective preventive measure such as a vaccine.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Holy water brimming with cholera compels illness cluster in Europe

Cholera strains in travelers highlight risks of antibiotic resistance and emphasizes the need for awareness and improved sanitation measures in low-income countries.
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

Researchers Found Promising Antibiotic In Garden Soil

A new molecule, lariocidin, discovered from soil samples shows promise in treating antibiotic-resistant e. coli infections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I'm a vet for bees I think I might be the only one in the US

The author became a unique bee veterinarian to support pollinators and address antibiotic resistance concerns in beekeeping.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Doctors' best friends: dogs will help sniff out bacteria for cystic fibrosis sufferers

Dogs like Jodie may help detect infections and antibiotic resistance through scent identification.
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fromCornell Chronicle
4 months ago

Bacterial 'jumping genes' can target and control chromosome ends | Cornell Chronicle

Transposons play a crucial role in bacterial evolution and antibiotic resistance by moving within genomes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK scientists develop DNA sequencing system to fight superbugs

Rapid DNA sequencing improves bacterial infection diagnosis, reducing time from weeks to under 48 hours and combating antibiotic resistance.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

AI cracks superbug problem in two days that took scientists years

AI can accelerate research significantly, as demonstrated by solving a complex microbiological problem in just two days.
The use of AI in scientific research showed promising results, revealing insights that the researchers had not previously considered.
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fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

Seven Stories About Promising Medical Discoveries

Recent breakthroughs in lupus treatment offer renewed hope for patients.
New male contraception methods could reshape women's reproductive health.
Systems issues have delayed food-allergy solutions from reaching patients.
Phage therapy may provide answers to the growing antibiotic resistance crisis.
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