Scientists at National Taiwan University have developed a new microfluidic system that can detect subtle chemical ...

Antibiotics are one of the greatest triumphs in the history of medical science—but these lifesaving tools have a dark side.

Many important antibiotics are becoming less effective against bacterial infections, as bacteria continue to evolve, gaining ...

Imported seafood may be spreading colistin-resistant “superbugs” into U.S. kitchens as a new study warns of rising antibiotic ...

Scientists used patterned plastic surfaces to trick bacteria into halting their own spread. These designs may prevent ...

Veterinarians often treat these infections with antibiotics, but over time, this widespread use contributes to antimicrobial ...

A brain abscess is a rare but life-threatening infection. Learn how advances in imaging, surgery, and diagnostics are ...

S ince they were first deployed almost 100 years ago, antibiotics – originally discovered in soil – have saved millions of ...

Cornell researchers have identified an antibiotic, rifampin, that is 99.9% effective against Salmonella Typhi, the bacterium ...

Clemson University research team finds effective, natural alternatives to using antibiotics in the poultry industry by ...