Antibiotic Resistance

Novel bacteriophage offers a promising biocontrol solution against foodborne Salmonella

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Researchers from China have identified a novel bacteriophage that offers a highly promising “green” biocontrol solution against foodborne Salmonella. The study was published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. This study was conducted to address the severe challenges posed by antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella to global food safety and public … Read more

New breath test could quickly diagnose bacterial infections

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Infectious diseases are a major cause of death worldwide, and diagnosing bacterial infections remains a challenge in medicine. And doing so reliably is more important than ever, given the increasing frequency of antibiotic resistance. Now, research published in ACS Central Science could help healthcare professionals non-invasively diagnose bacterial infections, using breath-based tests. Initial experiments demonstrated the approach in animals with pneumonia and infections in the bloodstream, muscles and bones.  In designing … Read more

Prevalence of nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance patterns in Iranian hospitals over five years

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Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a global concern for patient safety and healthcare quality. In Iran, the prevalence of HAIs and rising antibiotic resistance among key pathogens pose significant challenges to patient care and healthcare systems. This study examines the prevalence of HAIs, resistance patterns, and infection rates in Iranian hospitals from 2019 to 2023. This … Read more

Modern farming waste carries emerging contaminants that threaten ecosystems and health

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A new scientific review highlights a growing environmental challenge linked to modern food production. Researchers report that waste from livestock and aquaculture operations now contains a complex mix of emerging contaminants that can spread through ecosystems and ultimately affect human health. The study synthesizes recent global research on so-called new contaminants, including antibiotic residues, antibiotic … Read more

CRISPR gene-drive technology reverses antibiotic resistance in bacteria

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Antibiotic resistance (AR) has steadily accelerated in recent years to become a global health crisis. As deadly bacteria evolve new ways to elude drug treatments for a variety of illnesses, a growing number of “superbugs” have emerged, ramping up estimates of more than 10 million worldwide deaths per year by 2050. Scientists are looking to … Read more

Chemical inhibitor helps viruses overcome bacterial immune defenses

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Antimicrobial resistance – when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs design to kill them – is an urgent threat to global public health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To combat this threat, the Gerdt Lab at Indiana University Bloomington studies how to weaken bacteria’s defenses against viruses. “Bacteria get sick, … Read more

New mode of communication inside cells helps bacterial pathogens to evade drugs

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Biologists have uncovered a new mode of communication inside cells that helps bacterial pathogens learn how to evade drugs. Their findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, describe how these mechanisms drive antimicrobial resistance in Listeria monocytogenes, the foodborne bacteria that causes listeriosis.  The work is a collaboration between researchers at the University at Albany and … Read more

Maternal exposure to metals rewires infants’ gut and resistance genes

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New research reveals how trace metals mothers are exposed to during pregnancy can shape their babies’ gut bacteria, metabolic pathways, and even antibiotic resistance, potentially influencing lifelong health. Study: Prenatal exposure to trace elements impacts mother-infant gut microbiome, metabolome and resistome during the first year of life. Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee / Shutterstock In a recent study … Read more

Mass treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin may lead to increased drug resistance

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Efforts to reduce child mortality in Africa via mass treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin (AZM) may lead to increased drug resistance in bacteria that frequently cause pneumonia and meningitis, highlighting the need for careful monitoring, finds a new study led by UCL. The study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, is a collaboration with researchers … Read more

2024 Respiratory Virus Season: Healthcare Worker Vaccination

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Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Healthcare workers Urged To Prioritize Vaccinations Amidst Respiratory Virus Season As Respiratory Virus Season Intensifies, Health Officials Are Reitterating The Importance Of Healthcare worker Vaccinations To Protect Both Staff And… You can read the full story here: 2024 Respiratory Virus Season: Healthcare Worker Vaccination. … Read more