Antibiotics

Israeli, US scientists uncover viral switch that could help defeat antibiotic resistance

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have revealed that bacteriophages use a small RNA molecule to hijack bacterial cells, a mechanism that had never been described before.

A microscope.
Used blister packets that contained medicines, tablets and pills are seen, in this picture illustration taken June 30, 2018.

EU Council and Parliament reach agreement to overhaul drug rules, speed patient access

Recent studies show that prebiotic vegetables accelerate gut recovery 40% faster than supplements alone

Stop wasting money on probiotics: 8 cheap vegetables that restore your gut twice as fast

 Antibiotics-resistent genes found in seafood in the US stores. Illustration.

Antibiotics-resistent genes found in seafood in the US stores


Into the Hands of the Few

The Jerusalem Post

UN orgs urge halt of unnecessary antibiotic use

Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country.

Newly elected Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends a news conference at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland

Global Emergency: The world is running out of antibiotics, says WHO

"There is an urgent need for more investment in research and development for antibiotic-resistant infections including TB," WHO director-general Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus said.

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