Styrofoam trash adds to antibiotic resistance crisis

The styrofoam container that holds your takeout cheeseburger may come with a side of antibiotic resistance, according to a new study.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
Dec. 6, 2021 ~4 min

Lemurs confirm benefits of ‘poop soup’ for ailing gut

Lemurs confirm the benefit of fecal transplants for off-kilter gut microbiomes. The treatment sounds gross but is effective, say researchers.

Robin Smith-Duke • futurity
Nov. 18, 2021 ~7 min


Lemurs confirm benefits of ‘poop soup’ for ailing gut

Lemurs confirm the benefit of fecal transplants for off-kilter gut microbiomes. The treatment sounds gross but is effective, say researchers.

Robin Smith-Duke • futurity
Nov. 18, 2021 ~7 min

Lemurs that live close to humans harbor drug-resistant bacteria

Antibiotic resistance is showing up in the guts of lemurs that live in close contact to humans. The closer the contact, the more antibiotic resistance.

Duke University • futurity
Aug. 16, 2021 ~7 min

Non-immune cells make ‘detergent’ to clean out pathogens

Similar to the way Ajax can clean your kitchen, a protein in non-immune cells can wipe out invading pathogens to fight infection.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
July 27, 2021 ~5 min

Early use of antibiotics may change brain development

Exposure to antibiotics in utero or after birth could lead to brain disorders in later childhood, a study with mice shows.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
July 15, 2021 ~4 min

Antibiotic makes these pesky flies produce only males

Making certain fruit flies, Drosophila suzukii, produce only male offspring could protect soft-skinned fruit crops, research indicates.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
June 30, 2021 ~4 min

International travelers carry ‘superbug’ stowaways

New and potentially deadly strains of antimicrobial resistant superbugs are hiding out in the guts of international travelers, a new study shows.

Gerry Everding-WUSTL • futurity
June 11, 2021 ~10 min


Despite antibiotics, Lyme infection persisted in woman’s brain

The study marks the first time researchers have identified a possible correlation between Lyme disease infection and Lewy body dementia.

Keith Brannon-Tulane • futurity
May 24, 2021 ~5 min

Lyme bacteria survive antibiotics, even months later

The bacteria that cause Lyme disease can survive in organ tissue even after treatment with a full course of antibiotics months after infection.

Keith Brannon-Tulane • futurity
May 19, 2021 ~4 min

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