Antibiotics : Science World Report

Jun 20, 2014 11:11 AM EDT

The Achilles' Heel in Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: A Defensive Barrier Against Drugs

Scientists may have found an Achilles' heel when it comes to the defensive barrier that surrounds drug-resistant bacteria.

Jun 06, 2014 08:11 AM EDT

New, Single-Dose Antibiotic is as Effective as a Twice-Daily Infusion Over 10 Days

Scientists have created a single-dose antibiotic that may be just as effective as a twice-daily infusion given for up to 10 days.

May 24, 2014 11:33 AM EDT

New Molecule May Combat Dangerous Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Biofilms

Scientists have made a promising find when it comes to combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They've discovered a molecule that prevents bacteria from forming biofilms, which is a frequent cause of infections.

May 21, 2014 01:15 PM EDT

Doctors Over Prescribe Antibiotic Resistant Strains of Drugs for Bronchitis

Studies have stressed concern over the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of health issues. Now, a recent study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass., shows that doctors who continue to over prescribe antibiotics unknowingly may prevent the number of ef...

Apr 24, 2014 10:15 AM EDT

Cow Manure May Lead to More Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria on Food

It turns out that cow manure may be more dangerous than anyone expected (and not just because of the smell). Manure can contain a surprising number of antibiotic resistance genes from the cows' gut bacteria.

Apr 08, 2014 10:13 AM EDT

Biochemistry Research Finds Antibiotic Resistance Enzyme

Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics that doctors prescribe for serious or life-threatening infections. Biochemistry researchers found a mobile gene that is resistant to this class of antibiotics, which could put people at an unwanted risk.

Mar 17, 2014 09:47 AM EDT

The Natural Benefits of Honey: Sweetener Could Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Honey is known as a natural sweetener, but it possesses other benefits. It can be used as a natural energy booster, a cough suppressant, and even for skin improvement. Researchers have now unearthed a new, potential medical use for the sweetener.

Feb 12, 2014 03:59 PM EST

New Substance in Marine Bacterium Raises Antibiotics Hopes

Chemists demonstrate how a newly discovered class of substance from a marine bacterium interferes with the metabolism of plants of pathogens. The substances offer a glimmer of hope in the fight against weeds and pathogens, which keep growing increasingly resistant to current treatment methods.

Feb 05, 2014 06:57 PM EST

Antibiotic ‘Smart Bomb’ Can Target Specific Strains of Bacteria

Researchers have developed a de facto antibiotic “smart bomb” that can identify specific strains of bacteria and sever their DNA, eliminating the infection.

Jan 30, 2014 07:59 PM EST

Scientists Enhance Early Generation Antibiotics to Eliminate Side-Effects

The search for new active substances proves to be difficult and resorting to earlier generations of antibiotics that are now hardly used is often not an option due to their often serious side effects.

Dec 31, 2013 08:38 AM EST

How Persistent Bacteria Avoid Antibiotics: Scientists Reveal New Mechanism

The tide of antibacterial-resistant bacteria is growing. Now, though, scientists have found out the mechanism that these bacteria use to resist treatment. The findings could pave the way for new methods to control these dangerous bacteria.

Dec 26, 2013 10:04 AM EST

Antibiotics in Agriculture Could Create Public Health Crisis

Antibiotics could be creating a public health crisis. Citing an overuse of antibiotics by the agriculture and aquaculture industries, researchers have taken a closer look at how to potentially curtail this use.