Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs

Researchers were shocked to see that bacteria's antimicrobial resistance is strengthened when exposed to plastic particles.

Boston University • futurity
March 11, 2025 ~8 min

New drug candidate treats antibiotic-resistant bacteria

"I think with our approach... we're starting to target something that bacteria will most likely not evolve resistance to."

Lucas Van Wyk Joel-UC Irvine • futurity
Feb. 25, 2025 ~4 min


Dirt plays a big role in the spread of antibiotic resistance

New research digs into how soil bacteria contribute to the growing global issue of antibiotic resistance.

Courtney Sakry-Virginia Tech • futurity
Dec. 19, 2024 ~7 min

AI paves way for new antibiotic to fight resistant bacteria

Researchers have used an AI tool to engineer a version of a bacteria-killing drug that was previously toxic in humans.

Marc Airhart-Texas • futurity
Aug. 5, 2024 ~6 min

Common antibiotic tied to higher death risk in sickest patients

"In the right context, treatment can be lifesaving, but in the wrong context, it can be quite harmful."

U. Michigan • futurity
May 14, 2024 ~6 min

New treatment may ease lasting Lyme disease symptoms

A new treatment for Lyme disease offers hope to patients who suffer from long-term effects of the bacterial infection, even after antibiotic treatment.

Leslie Tate-Tulane • futurity
April 29, 2024 ~4 min

Team finds antibiotic resistance ‘smoking gun’

New research finds a key clue that sheds light on the spread and evolution of antibiotic resistance.

Duke University • futurity
March 6, 2024 ~6 min

Accident leads to basis for new antibiotics to kill resistant bacteria

Researchers trying to harness electricity from bacteria realized they may be onto solving another issue: antibiotic resistance.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Feb. 22, 2024 ~13 min


Newly discovered virus kills ‘sleeping’ bacteria

Researchers have found a virus kills "sleeping" bacteria. The discovery could help fight germs that can't be treated with antibiotics alone.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Jan. 19, 2024 ~8 min

Antibiotics combo treats Lyme disease better

A combination of antibiotics is more effective in treating Lyme disease than the commonly prescribed course of a single antibiotic alone.

Leslie Tate-Tulane • futurity
Dec. 5, 2023 ~4 min

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