University spin-out Astratus unveils breakthrough in antibiotic testing
University of Reading - 10-Jun-2025New tech delivers same-day results to improve prescriptions and curb rising antimicrobial resistance
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Poo pills vs superbugs
BBC - 08-Jun-2025Freeze-dried faecal capsules may replace harmful gut bacteria with beneficial microbes
Scientists uncover hidden immune defence that fights bacteria
BBC - 06-Mar-2025A newfound immune function may unlock new antibiotics for drug-resistant infections
UK losing ground in the fight against superbugs
The Guardian - 26-Feb-2025A report warns that antimicrobial resistance is rising as government efforts fall short
AI cracks decade-long superbug mystery in just 48 hours
The Telegraph - 19-Feb-2025Google’s AI stuns scientists with a rapid breakthrough in antimicrobial resistance
Superbugs from Ukraine’s battlefield pose global health threat
Metro - 21-Jan-2025Drug-resistant infections could strain the NHS without urgent action and preparation
Antibiotic resistance could lead to 40 million deaths in 25 years
The Guardian - 05-Jan-2025Global efforts to reduce misuse and invest in new drugs are essential
India unveils new antibiotic to combat drug-resistant pneumonia
India Today - 05-Dec-2024Nafithromycin offers a fast, powerful treatment against resistant infections
The growing threat of antibiotic resistance: A global crisis in the making
New Scientist - 16-Sep-2024How drug-resistant infections could claim millions of lives by 2050 without urgent action
New antibiotic targets bacteria by attacking two processes at once
IFLScience - 24-Jul-2024Approach offers hope in combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Cinnamon-infused nanodevice kills drug-resistant superbugs
Nano Magazine - 22-Jul-2024Novel delivery system enhances natural antimicrobial effects of essential oils
Rapid UTI test wins £8M prize, revolutionizes antibiotic use
The Guardian - 12-Jun-2024The test is affordable and easy to use, making it accessible to various settings
AI speeds up search for new potential antibiotic candidates
The Guardian - 05-Jun-2024New machine learning technique could revolutionize fight against superbugs
New antibiotic zosurabalpin offers hope against deadly hospital infections
BBC - 04-Jan-2024Scientists hail "exciting" discovery against superbug Crab, paving the way for future antibiotics
Deep learning techniques identified compounds that kill MRSA in mice
EurekAlert! - 20-Dec-2023Promising advance in antibiotics with potential to combat a major health threat
England battles antibiotic resistance with a call for responsible use
Sky News - 15-Nov-2023Infections increased in 2022 with a 20% chance of death within 30 days
Novel Claromer compounds fight viruses by targeting their protective membranes
Maxwell Biosciences - 02-Aug-2023Inspired by human immunity, Claromers are revolutionary molecules which may overcome resistance in near future
Artificial Intelligence assists in discovery of potent antibiotic to combat superbugs
BBC - 25-May-2023AI scrutinized a list of 6,680 compounds, ultimately shortlisting potential antibiotics in under two hours
Albicidin, plant toxin, strongest antibiotic emerged, kills harmful bacteria in a unique way
Independent - 24-Jan-2023The toxins interaction with the bacterial enzyme gyrase could help overcome antibiotic resistance
Phage therapy shows promise in treating drug-resistant infections
The Guardian - 13-May-2022Success in patients with otherwise untreatable infections could make way for clinical trials next year
Antimicrobial resistance is the next pandemic: over 1.2 million died with drug-resistant infections
Independent - 20-Jan-2022Its time for strategies that preserve existing antibiotics and develop new drugs
Bacteria-eating viruses fight drug resistant superbugs in a non-healing wound
Live Science - 19-Jan-2022When antibiotics fail, bacteriophages can heal -- clinical trials need to confirm this treatment approach
Modified copper material with potent antibacterial activity developed
Medgadget - 17-Dec-2021Nanostructured copper material with vigorous antibacterial activity; prospective candidate in healthcare settings
New therapy producing potent bacterial vaccines for 100% protection
Medgadget - 29-Nov-2021Generation of high-potency bacterial vaccines using ultrashort pulsed lasers
Swapping antibiotics to slow down bacterial growth and avoid drug resistance
News Medical - 01-Sep-2021Modulating resistance rates & cross-resistance to improve efficacy of sequential antibiotic therapy
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