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Danish researchers discover new hiding place for antibiotic resistance

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered that resistant bacteria can hide resistance genes in inactive bacteria within biofilms, creating a reservoir of resistance that can be drawn upon when antibiotics are not present. This new understanding challenges the long-held assumption that resistant bacteria lose their res...

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·Journalnpj Biofilms and Microbiomes·DateDec 16, 2021
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Boosting the body’s response to infections with a bio-inspired peptide

Researchers at USC developed a new peptide that stimulates the host's immune response to fight bacterial infections, offering an alternative to antibiotics. The peptide, MTD12813, is highly effective in clearing infections and modulates inflammation, reducing the risk of complications.

SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 6, 2021

Warning over antibiotic-resistant bacteria

A study by Anglia Ruskin University has identified potentially dangerous Pseudomonas bacteria in 21% of wild bird faeces collected from locations near the River Cam. The bacteria, which can be passed on to humans through cross-contamination, were resistant to multiple antibiotics.

SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalEcology and Evolution·DateNov 17, 2021

A way in: Newly-identified state in bacteria has major implications for antibiotic treatment and resistant strains

Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem discover a 'disrupted' state in bacteria that resists current antibiotics, requiring new pharmacological agents to combat. The breakthrough model predicts bacterial population responses to treatments, offering avenues for better treatments against cancer cells.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 17, 2021

Defence system protects African salmonella from attack by viruses

Researchers have identified a new prophage-mediated defence system in Salmonella Typhimurium ST313 called BstA, which efficiently suppresses phage attacks. This discovery opens up a new avenue of research and could potentially lead to the development of new biotechnologies.

SourceUniversity of Liverpool·JournalCell Host & Microbe·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2021
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Team of disease ecologists documents person-to-person spread of antimicrobial-resistant plague

A recent study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases documents the person-to-person transmission of antimicrobial-resistant pneumonic plague in an outbreak in rural Madagascar. The AMR strain was resistant to streptomycin but susceptible to co-trimoxazole, and all patients treated with antibiotics survived.

SourceNorthern Arizona University·JournalClinical Infectious Diseases·TypeObservational study·DateAug 12, 2021

The sensitive strain sensor that can detect the weight of a feather

The University of Sussex has developed the most sensitive strain sensor, capable of detecting strains as low as 0.1% and up to 80% with a gauge factor of ~20. This technology could revolutionize wearable devices for vital sign monitoring and building structural integrity assessment.

SourceUniversity of Sussex·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateJun 4, 2020
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Shigella strain resistant to all oral antibiotics circulating in Victoria

A highly contagious intestinal bacteria, Shigellosis can cause 190 million cases of diarrhoea globally each year. In Victoria, a drug-resistant Shigella strain has emerged, making treatment with oral antibiotics impossible, requiring hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics instead.

SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateDec 18, 2019
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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Bacterial resistance to two critical antibiotics widespread in Southeast Asia

Resistance to carbapenems and polymyxins is geographically widespread in Southeast Asia, with overlapping distributions in eight countries. The study highlights the urgent need for robust antimicrobial resistance surveillance and improved infection prevention and treatment practices globally.

SourceGeorgetown University Medical Center·JournalInternational Journal of Antimicrobial Agents·DateAug 12, 2019

Antibiotic resistance and DNA recombination

Researchers discovered that multiple antibiotic resistance mutations in E. coli acquired simultaneously, rather than through gradual evolution. This finding suggests a recent emergence of the pandemic multidrug-resistant strain, possibly within the last 12 years.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 1, 2019
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Innovative, simple treatment to combat the Candida albicans fungus

Researchers have developed an innovative treatment using uterine stem cell conditioned medium, showing antifungal activity against resistant strains of Candida albicans. This breakthrough opens up a new window of hope for treating vaginal candidiasis and its chronic carriers.

SourceUniversity of the Basque Country·JournalFrontiers in Microbiology·DateFeb 8, 2019

'Superbug gene' found in one of the most remote places on Earth

A new study has confirmed the presence of a superbug gene in the Kongsfjorden region of Svalbard, one of the last pristine places on Earth. The blaNDM-1 gene, originally found in urban India, has been detected in Arctic soils and is associated with increased antibiotic resistance.

SourceNewcastle University·JournalEnvironment International·DateJan 27, 2019
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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Not in the DNA: Epigenetics discovered in single-celled archaea

University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers found epigenetic traits in Sulfolobus solfataricus, a species of archaea that thrive in acidic environments. The discovery could accelerate the study of epigenetics in humans, potentially leading to new insights into trait inheritance and management.

SourceUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 3, 2018

Identification of mechanisms of pesticide resistance in cattle ticks

A study in Scientific Reports identifies mechanisms of pesticide resistance in cattle ticks, which contribute to significant economic losses. The study reveals that the ticks' ability to detoxify toxicants, including ivermectin, is a key factor in their resistance.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 13, 2018

Drug-resistance mutations in malaria

Researchers have discovered previously unidentified mutations in the PfCoronin and PfKelch13 genes that confer artemisinin resistance in West African malaria strains. These findings provide potential insights into the molecular mechanisms of artemisinin resistance.

SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 12, 2018
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Even short travel can spread colistin-resistant bacteria

Researchers at Osaka University found that short trips to developing countries significantly increase the appearance of colistin-resistant bacteria in Japanese travelers. The study tracked 19 participants who traveled for less than 2 weeks and discovered nearly 90% of travel events resulted in resistant strains.

SourceOsaka University·JournalInfection and Drug Resistance·DateApr 10, 2018

How did gonorrhea become a drug-resistant superbug?

The gonorrhea bacterium has developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, with ceftriaxone being the last effective option. Researchers identified mutations that enable resistance to ceftriaxone, which also impairs growth rate, but lab experiments showed resistant strains can quickly outcompete non-resistant strains.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalmBio·DateApr 4, 2018
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New results point out the need to modify the current strategy for yaws eradication

A new study published in The Lancet suggests that the current WHO strategy for yaws eradication is insufficient and may not be effective against antibiotic-resistant strains. Researchers recommend treating every individual living in an endemic zone to cure latent infections and achieve elimination.

SourceBarcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)·JournalThe Lancet·DateFeb 7, 2018

Multidrug-resistant malaria spread under the radar for years in Cambodia

A comprehensive genetic study reveals that multidrug-resistant malaria parasites emerged and spread aggressively in Cambodia, under-reporting for years. Ongoing genomic surveillance is vital to inform public health malaria control strategies and detect patterns of resistance.

SourceWellcome Trust Sanger Institute·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·DateFeb 1, 2018

The Lancet Infectious Diseases: Rise of ampicillin resistance began years before human use -- likely triggered by overuse of penicillins in agriculture in the 1950s

Bacteria resistant to ampicillin emerged several years before its widespread use in humans, according to a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Low doses of penicillin added to animal feed in the 1950s and 60s may have encouraged antibiotic-resistant bacteria to evolve and spread.

SourceThe Lancet·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·DateNov 29, 2017
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Gene discovery may halt worldwide wheat epidemic

Researchers at UC Davis identified a gene that enables resistance to Ug99, a devastating strain of stem rust threatening global food security. Breeders can use molecular markers to select for the genes and develop varieties with multiple resistance levels.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 16, 2017

UK's Farman is co-author of important wheat disease study

A UK plant pathologist has uncovered an important genetic link to the devastating wheat blast fungus. The research found that a mutation in a key gene allows the fungus to escape wheat resistance, compromising crop yields and sparking global efforts to breed blast-resistant wheat.

SourceUniversity of Kentucky·JournalScience·DateJul 6, 2017
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Simple method measures how long bacteria can wait out antibiotics

A new method, MDK99, measures bacterial tolerance to antibiotics, allowing clinicians to effectively treat antimicrobial-tolerant strains. This metric can also estimate the duration of antibiotic treatments and provide insights into the prevalence of tolerance, ultimately reducing treatment failure and resistance.

SourceCell Press·JournalBiophysical Journal·DateJun 20, 2017

Old target, new mechanism for overcoming tuberculosis resistance

Researchers identified a secondary pathway to reactivate EthA enzyme in resistant TB strains, boosting treatment efficacy. The combination of SMARt-420 and ethionamide effectively treated resistant TB strains, reducing bacterial load in mouse lungs.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMar 16, 2017

Matching up fruit flies, mushroom toxins and human health

Researchers from Michigan Technological University found that fruit flies' resistance to mushroom toxins corresponds to the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway, regulating cell physiology and metabolism in humans. This discovery opens up new avenues for studying diseases like cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes, depression, and n...

SourceMichigan Technological University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateFeb 27, 2017

Antibiotic use for travelers' diarrhea favors particularly resistant super bacteria

A recent study found that antibiotic use among travelers increases the risk of contracting antibiotic-resistant ESBL intestinal bacteria. In fact, up to 80% of those taking antibiotics brought the most resistant strains back home with them. The use of antibiotics while traveling selects for the broadest spectrum of resistance.

SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalTravel Medicine and Infectious Disease·DateFeb 9, 2017

'Tolerant' bacteria drive resistance to antibiotics

A new study reveals that disease-causing bacteria become resistant to antibiotics by acquiring mutations that allow them to tolerate the antibiotic. The research found that strains with pre-existing tolerant mutations developed resistance more quickly than those without tolerance.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateFeb 9, 2017
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Know thy enemy: Kill MRSA with tailored chemistry

Researchers at UConn have developed experimental antibiotics that successfully target and kill MRSA bacteria by blocking the enzyme pathway critical to its survival. By understanding the molecular structure of the enzyme and designing tailored inhibitors, the team created compounds that evade previously resistant strains.

SourceUniversity of Connecticut·JournalCell Chemical Biology·DateDec 22, 2016

Re-emergence of syphilis traced to pandemic strain cluster

A recent study reveals that syphilis has re-emerged globally, primarily caused by a pandemic strain cluster named SS14-Ω. This cluster exhibits high levels of antibiotic resistance, particularly to azithromycin, posing a significant public health concern. The researchers hope that their findings will contribute to a better understandin...

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalNature Microbiology·DateDec 5, 2016

HIV patients showing signs of multidrug resistance in Africa

A new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases found that HIV patients in Africa are developing resistance to both older generation drugs like thymidine analogues and modern drugs like tenofovir. This highlights the need for genetic testing before prescribing first-line treatments.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·DateNov 30, 2016

Experts issue urgent call to action for surgeons on antibiotic overuse

Surgeons must take a leadership role in promoting antimicrobial stewardship to address the urgent problem of antibiotic overuse. The World Society of emergency Surgery and the Surgical Infection Society have issued a call to action, urging surgeons to standardize antibiotic use and support multidisciplinary collaborations.

SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalSurgical Infections·DateNov 15, 2016
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A cinematic approach to drug resistance

Researchers created a device called MEGA plate to observe bacteria adapting to increasing antibiotic doses, revealing key insights into the spread of resistance. The study provides a powerful visualization of bacterial movement and evolution.

SourceHarvard Medical School·JournalScience·DateSep 8, 2016

Mcr-1 gene isolated from human for the first time in Brazil

Researchers isolated MCR-1 gene from a diabetic patient's foot infection in Brazil, marking the first detection of the gene in humans. The discovery highlights the potential for antibiotic resistance to spread within countries.

SourceAmerican Society for Microbiology·JournalAntimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy·DateAug 8, 2016

New research points to novel approach to tackling Ascaris roundworm

Scientists have identified a clear distinction between two strains of mice susceptible to Ascaris infection, with the resistant strain showing an earlier immune response and more rapid tissue repair. The study suggests manipulating hepatic ROS levels may confer resistance to Ascaris in susceptible mice.

SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalPLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases·DateAug 4, 2016
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Antibiotic treatment speeds up spread of resistance in the gonorrhea superbug

Researchers found that antibiotic treatment in men who have sex with men (MSM) speeds up the spread of antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae, contrary to intuitive expectations. The study suggests that increased screening and treatment may inadvertently drive resistance, highlighting the need for balanced treatment recommendations.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Pathogens·DateMay 19, 2016

Resistance to key HIV drug 'concerningly common'

A large study found tenofovir-resistant strains in 60% of HIV patients in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting a significant concern for global HIV control strategies. The study suggests that up to 15% of HIV patients will develop resistance in the first year of treatment alone.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalThe Lancet Infectious Diseases·DateJan 28, 2016

The 'Speck'-ter haunting New York tomato fields

Researchers at Boyce Thompson Institute have discovered a gene in wild tomato species that imparts resistance to the bacteria causing speck, a devastating disease affecting NY tomato crops. The gene, qRph1, has been mapped and is being used to develop resistant varieties of cultivated tomatoes.

SourceBoyce Thompson Institute·JournalThe Plant Genome·DateNov 9, 2015
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Epidemiology of HIV-1 transmitted drug resistance

A study analyzing individual virus sequences from 287 published studies found that most HIV-1 transmitted drug resistance strains arose independently in sub-Saharan Africa and south/southeast Asia. The study suggests screening for specific high-prevalence mutations could identify patients with TDR before therapy initiation.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Medicine·DateApr 7, 2015

Agricultural waste could be used as biofuel

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have discovered five strains of yeast capable of breaking down agricultural by-products into bioethanol. This breakthrough could lead to the production of over 400 billion litres of bioethanol annually from crop waste, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalBiotechnology for Biofuels·DateMar 26, 2015