The "mar" network of genes was discovered and named in the context of multiple antibiotic resistance. At the same time, it is one of the most complex gene regulatory networks in gut bacteria known ...

They contain a four-membered β-lactam ring. Bacteria have developed multiple resistance mechanisms against these drugs. The most common method involves β-lactamase enzymes, which hydrolyze the ...

Beyond fostering resistance, common plastics like polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene serve as vectors for ...

Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has announced that a new antibiotic, zosurabalpin, is progressing to phase 3 testing.

To prevent the spread of illnesses, hospitals should launder these clothes on site or update at-home cleaning guides, researchers say ...

A chemistry student at the University of North Florida urges local officials to take action on pharmaceutical pollution.

Superbugs - bacteria that are resistant to drugs - are a growing cause for concern, with a study showing that bacteria can ...

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“Often when people come to us, it's with test results that indicate an infection caused by bacteria that has some level of ...