AI could prevent thousands of sepsis deaths yearly

Sepsis develops quickly and is notoriously hard to detect. A new AI system that identifies who is at risk could prevent a huge number of deaths.

Laura Cech-JHU • futurity
July 22, 2022 ~7 min

Phage therapy shows promise for Mycobacterium infection

A set of 20 case studies indicates the possibility of phage therapy for treating dangerous Mycobacterium infections.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
June 10, 2022 ~7 min


Killer amphibian fungal infections differ based on species and place

New research sheds light on an frog-killing pandemic. "...when it comes to chytrid infection, the most important things are where you live and who you are."

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Feb. 17, 2022 ~9 min

AI spots antibiotic resistance 24 hours faster than old methods

AI can spot antibiotic resistance as much as 24 hours faster than previous methods. That could help treat serious infections more efficiently.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
Jan. 18, 2022 ~8 min

Smart bandage checks chronic wounds in real-time

A new wearable sensor can detect multiple chronic wound biomarkers in real time and doctors can check results remotely.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Dec. 21, 2021 ~8 min

Scavenging hyenas benefit public health in African cities

Scavenging hyenas aren't all bad. They provide benefits to African cities, including the removal animal carcass waste.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Sept. 30, 2021 ~9 min

How to protect your dog from kennel cough

With increased cases of kennel cough in several states, an expert explains what it is, how to keep your dog safe, and what to do if your pet shows symptoms.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
Aug. 30, 2021 ~6 min

Some starved bacteria may survive for 100,000 years

Scientists starved 100 populations of different bacteria, giving them no access to external food for 1,000 days. Almost all of them survived.

Terri Greene-Indiana U. • futurity
Aug. 16, 2021 ~6 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

More feverish babies in ER during COVID had serious infections

Fewer feverish babies went to a Montreal emergency department during COVID, but more of those who did had a serious bacterial infection. Here's why.

Fabienne Landry-McGill • futurity
July 16, 2021 ~5 min

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