Antibiotic News

Will the next new antibiotic be produced by the brain?

Brussels - Scientists have found that the immune cells in the brain can produce a substance that prevents bacterial growth called itaconic acid.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Antibiotic found on human skin could lead to new medicine

An international team of scientists has discovered an important natural antibiotic called dermcidin, produced by our skin when we sweat.

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New antibiotic helps treat skin infections

A newly designed antibiotic called tedizolid phosphate, taken once daily for 6 days to skin, has proved effective at combating skin diseases.

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Can panda blood be the answer to battling 'superbugs'?

Researchers are suggesting that a component found in panda blood may be more effective in treating infection than current antibiotics. According to the study, the component can fight bacteria in rapid time.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 9 comments

Special magnetic coating developed to kill bacteria

The problems of antibiotics have received a great deal of attention in the press. The main concern is bacterial resistance. As an alternative, a science group have developed a special coating which can destroy bacteria on contact.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

The stinkier the amphibian, the more antibacterial the skin

Chemists have recently discovered that stinky amphibians, specifically Chinese frogs, have powerful antibacterial chemicals in their skin that could someday help humans fight disease.

In the Media by Kathleen Blanchard

Op-Ed: Emergence of a new antibiotic resistant superbug, NDM-1

Emergence of the superbug New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM-1) has raised a lot of discussion on global public health in general and antibiotic usage in particular.

In the Media by Srijit Mishra - 1 comment

Antibiotic Avelox may seriously damage liver, warns Health Canada

A safety review by Health Canada has prompted the regulator to release a public warning of rare but potentially life threatening liver complications from taking Avelox or moxiflaxin.

In the Media by Gordon K. Chan

Soil studies reveal rise in antibiotic resistance

A study by Newcastle University scientists has found antibiotic resistance in the natural environment is rising despite.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 13 comments

Transporting Broiler Chickens Could Spread Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms

Researchers have found evidence of a novel pathway for potential human exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria from intensively raised poultry—driving behind the trucks transporting broiler chickens from farm to slaughterhouse.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 4 comments

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