VaccinesAugust 4, 2022
A Staph Vaccine Trial Failure Shows Challenges of Stopping Common Bugs
Learning from past failures in the development of staph vaccines may inform how other vaccines for common bugs should be developed
Drug resistance
PollutionMay 16, 2022
Living with Lead Creates Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbugs’
People are infected by bacteria that, after contacting heavy metals, develop drug-resistant traits
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MicrobiologyAugust 10, 2021
Inside Millions of Invisible Droplets, Potential Superbug Killers Grow
New research has created microscopic antibiotic factories in droplets that measure a trillionth of liter in volume.
Public HealthSeptember 9, 2016
Investigators Find Another Superbug Case in the U.S.
This is the fourth time this new antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been detected domestically
Public HealthSeptember 7, 2016
Superbug Explosion Triggers U.N. General Assembly Meeting
Antibiotic resistance has grown so dire that it will be the subject of a dedicated global summit later this month
MedicineJuly 28, 2016
Antibiotics Funding Splurge Gets Lukewarm Reception
Multimillion dollar initiative prioritizes drug development over discovery of new molecules
MedicineJune 6, 2016
Why the Pain Drug That Killed Prince Can Be Especially Dangerous
Fentanyl’s fast action is great for pain relief but adds to its risks
PolicyMarch 1, 2016
Curb Antibiotic Use in Farm Animals
New guidelines to curb the overuse of drugs in food animals are inadequate to deal with a growing crisis
HealthNovember 19, 2015
New "Superbug" Gene Found in Animals and People in China
Scientists alarmed by potential spread of gene that makes bacteria highly resistant to last-resort antibiotics
HealthNovember 17, 2015
Misunderstanding of Antibiotics Fuels Superbug Threat, WHO Says
Survey of 10,000 people across 12 countries reveals widespread misconceptions the drugs
NeuroscienceNovember 1, 2015
Pharma Watch: The Promise of Alzheimer's Drugs Revived
New data shows monoclonal antibodies may indeed slow the disease when given early
HealthOctober 13, 2015
"Superbug" Infection Could Cost NY Giants Player His Foot
Nasty superbug MRSA hits Daniel Fells following a cortisone shot to relieve pain from toe and ankle injuries