The bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) may have an "on-off switch" that lets them pause and restart growth, according to a ...

“Often when people come to us, it's with test results that indicate an infection caused by bacteria that has some level of ...

Prevalence of UTIs in Indian population is estimated to be around 33%. Men have less than 15% chance of developing this ...

Researchers describe a fundamental mechanism of antibiotic resistance. What happens in a bacterium that is resistant to the ...

Demark researchers learned that antibiotic resistant DNA can survive on the surface of minerals which may increase the spread ...

This development is significant given that antimicrobial resistance has become a major global health issue. According to the ...

Pet owners can take practical steps to minimise the risk of antimicrobial resistance in their homes. Read more at ...

A new study reveals that biofilms in washing machines may contain potential pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, posing ...

ANTIBIOTICS are widely considered one of the most important advances in the history of medicine. Their introduction into ...

Superbugs - bacteria that are resistant to drugs - are a growing cause for concern, with a study showing that bacteria can ...

Millions of kilometres of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug ...