The nasal spray, DNA-based vaccine targets two genes to help the immune system fight drug-tolerant “persisters” that survive ...

Rising heat and drought may spur bacteria to exchange antibiotic resistance genes, with potential risks to human health.

Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of drastically ...

Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)—segments of DNA that help bacteria survive the effects of antibiotics—can be present in ...

A study recently published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology may be changing the way we detect antibiotic resistance.

The study, recently published in Nature Microbiology, reveals how certain bacteria prevent the transfer of genetic material ...

A new study from Boston Children's Hospital found that annual prescription rates increased non-linearly as children's ...

A CDC alert warns that drug-resistant Shigella infections have increased substantially in the U.S., with cases spreading ...

The authors argue that antibiotic prescribing near the end of life should be guided by patient goals, likely symptom benefit, ...

Antibiotic stewardship is about using these life-saving drugs wisely to protect their effectiveness for the future. The CDC’s Core Elements framework offers practical steps for healthcare providers in ...

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are showing up in wildlife, with birds and foxes acting as unexpected carriers across ...

Antibiotic resistance and antibiotic tolerance have their distinct effect on your system. Knowing their differences is key to ...