informatics

Multidrug-Resistant Fungal Pathogens No Match for New Antibiotic Mandimycin

by

Credit: TopMicrobialStock / iStock / Getty Images Plus Scientists have unveiled mandimycin—a newly discovered antibiotic with unparalleled properties that may revolutionize multidrug-resistant (MDR) fungal infection treatment—according to a study in Nature. Unlike conventional antibiotics, mandimycin boasts a unique mode of action: targeting fungal cell membrane phospholipids, disrupting ion balance, and sidestepping resistance mechanisms. Its potent, … Read more

AI-Powered ECG Model Exposes Hidden Cardiovascular Risks in Women

by

Credit: izusek / Getty Images/ E+ Women have long been inadequately represented in cardiovascular medicine, as conventional risk evaluations fail to account for significant differences between the sexes. A team of researchers developed an AI-enhanced electrocardiography (AI-ECG) model to detect nuanced sex-specific cardiovascular risks. By analyzing patterns in over a million ECGs, the model introduces … Read more