superbugs
Toxic wasp venom could help protect humans against superbugs
Scientists studied the antimicrobial properties of a toxin normally found in a South American wasp.
Here's why depression pills could be fuelling rise of superbugs
Ingredient in commonly prescribed antidepressant fluoxetine – or Prozac—causes mutation in some bacteria making them resistant.
Superbugs now also becoming resistant to alcohol disinfectants
VRE bugs can cause urinary tract, wound and bloodstream infections that are notoriously difficult to treat.
Experts warn cats and dogs are vectors of superbug diseases. Should we stop owning pets?
Since pets are in such close proximity to many more humans, they're actually more likely to transfer resistant bacteria.
Scientists map genetic codes of 3,000 dangerous bacteria
DNAs of deadly strains of plague, dysentery and cholera were also decoded to better understand some of world’s most dangerous diseases.
Designing our way to making the world a better place
Possible applications include using this to create pathogen-proof hospital beds, bacteria-resistant paint and even coatings for artificial joints.
Antibiotics consumption soars, fueling fears over superbugs
In Asia, consumption of antibiotics more than doubled in India, skyrocketed 79 percent in China and rose 65 percent in Pakistan.
Novel antibiotic may help fight superbugs
It has been predicted that by 2050 an additional 10 million people will succumb to drug resistant infections or superbugs.
Infected, not recovering? Blame it on the tandoori chicken!
Poultry farms are deploying antibiotics not to treat sick animals but to fatten them quickly.
Using dirty stethoscope ups risk of infections through superbugs
Researchers from Yale University in the US found that health care providers rarely perform stethoscope hygiene between patient encounters.