Antibiotic-resistant bacteria travel from animals to humans - Know how
The rapid rise of the use of antibiotics in animals has raised serious health concerns for humans.
Jul 21, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
Superbugs: Komodo dragon blood may help overcome antibiotic resistance
Researchers at George Mason University have developed a new way to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria while spurring the body's cells to heal cuts faster.
Apr 17, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
New star-shaped polymers may spell end for antibiotics
The star-shaped structures, are short chains of proteins called 'peptide polymers', and were created by a team from the University of Melbourne School of Engineering.
Sep 14, 2016, 16:16 PM IST
Novel nanotherapy may beat antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs'
Previous research has shown that metal nanoparticles - created from gold and silver, among other metals - can be effective at combating antibiotic resistant infections, but can indiscriminately damage surrounding cells as well.
Jan 19, 2016, 16:46 PM IST
Are antibiotics losing their effectiveness?
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is on the rise creating numerous problems.
Oct 15, 2015, 13:17 PM IST
How antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be eliminated
It is estimated that each year in the US, two million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to one or more types of antibiotics, and at least 23,000 people will die because of these infections.
Oct 11, 2015, 18:12 PM IST
