Biochemists find solution that lets bacteriophages bypass bacterial immunity

Antimicrobial resistance—when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs designed to kill them—is an urgent ...

Biofilm streamers harden under flow, making bacterial infections harder to treat

Whether in the human body or on surfaces, bacteria protect themselves from outside attackers using biofilms. Physicist ...
New York Post

‘Nightmare bacteria’ infections are up 70% — what to know about this ‘triple threat’ to your health

A new study from the CDC found that infection rates for a drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” are on the rise, increasing nearly 70% between 2019 and 2023. The increase was primarily driven by the NDM ...
News Medical

Discovery of new bacterial toxins opens path to novel infection treatments

Researchers have discovered a new group of bacterial toxins that can kill harmful bacteria and fungi, opening the door to potential new treatments for infections. These toxins, found in over 100,000 ...