Antibiotics

Among the latest contenders in the fight against drug-resistant infections is a striking, black beetle with fiery red spots and orange-tipped antennae. Known for spending much of its life underground, the little-known American burying beetle could hold the key to developing the next generation of antibiotic treatments.  For the past…

Institute of Science and Technology Austria Could a gene regulatory network in gut microbes have evolved its elaborate and tightly regulated molecular machinery only to pump out antibiotics indiscriminately? Researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) show this is an auxiliary function. By maintaining basal levels of…

You know the feeling: You take a course of antibiotics and are amazed by how much better you are only after a few doses. It’s a shining example of modern medicine at its finest. But for some people, taking these life-saving medications can come with a not-so-wonderous side effect: gastrointestinal…

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Mouse study reveals beneficial bacteria play crucial role in helping insulin-producing cells multiply. Exposure to antibiotics during a critical stage of infancy can hinder the development of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may increase the risk of diabetes later in life, according to new research in mice...Read More

ABUJA – With antibiotic resistance on the rise, Nigeria has become a focal point for global efforts to improve access to effective antibiotics. The Trinity Challenge, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and Jhpiego, hosted a high-level workshop in Abuja to address the challenges…

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The 2023 IRONMAN World Champion Sam Laidlow has begun the long build back to full fitness – with Challenge Roth on July 6th the big initial aim. The Frenchman hit the highest heights when he won the IMWC when it was first held in Nice two seasons ago. And the…

Antibiotics given during infancy produce changes in the microbiome that may raise the risk for childhood asthma by 30%, suggested two posters presented on February 28 at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI)/World Allergy Organization 2025 Annual Meeting. Research suggests that respiratory infections during infancy raise the…