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How a common antibiotic fuels bacterial resistance

Antibiotics are supposed to wipe out bacteria, yet the drugs can sometimes hand microbes an unexpected advantage. A new study…

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Study discovers DNA switch that controls TB growth, and could help unlock its antibiotic resistance secrets

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

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How antibiotic resistance to fusidic acid works

In a new article published in Nature Communications, researchers from Uppsala Antibiotic Center, Uppsala University and SciLifeLab describe a fundamental…

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Broader antibiotic use could change the course of cholera outbreaks, research suggests

Cholera kills thousands of people and infects hundreds of thousands every year — and cases have spiked in recent years,…

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Diabetes can drive the evolution of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic…

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Unchecked antibiotic use just got more unchecked

— OPINION — By Allie Molinaro If you aren’t already concerned about antibiotic resistance, it’s time to take notice. The…

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