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drug-resistant bacteria
Coverage of drug-resistant bacteria in the Nexus archive.
- Superbugs threaten vision in animals – and can jump to humans, Israeli researchers warn
Israeli researchers warn that drug-resistant bacteria could increase the risk of blindness in animals and potentially jump to humans. A study from Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Koret School of Veterinary Medicine urges smarter antibiotic use to address this threat.
- Old antibiotics are being revived to fight new threats
Scientists are reviving old antibiotics to fight new threats from drug-resistant bacteria. The last antimicrobial peptide was developed decades ago. Researchers are taking a fresh look at this class of antibiotic due to the growing concern of antibiotic resistance.