The recently discovered bacterium Staphylococcus borealis, named after the Northern Lights, turns out to be resistant to several classes of antibiotics. The elderly are especially at risk.

Antibiotic resistance is a pressing issue within the realm of global health, posing significant challenges, particularly in ...

Cancer patients have a threefold increase in risk for antimicrobial-resistant infections * About twenty percent of deaths ...

Children receiving multiple antibiotic courses between birth and age 2 years may have a higher risk for some chronic conditions.

The molecule works by inhibiting the bacterium’s ability to produce fatty acids, the critical components for its growth and ...

Researchers in the United Kingdom identified an enzyme, which they called Pap1, in a strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa ...

Staphylococcus borealis has been found to be resistant to several different types of antibiotics, posing a potentially ...

USask researchers recently published a paper in Scientific Reports that identified a promising alternative for controlling ...

“Antibiotics are only appropriate when there’s clear evidence of a bacterial infection like pneumonia, strep throat, or a ...

Healthcare workers' uniforms washed at home might be bringing dangerous bacteria back to hospitals, creating a breeding ...

Thailand has reported anthrax cases and one fatality, sparking a public health alert. Here's everything to know about anthrax ...