One alternative to antibiotics is phage therapy, which harnesses viruses to attack bacterial cells. Conceived over a century ...

Researchers from the University of Illinois have reported complementary discoveries that will improve scientists' ...

Millions die every year due to bacterial infections that are growing more resistant to antibiotics. Researchers at Dal and U ...

Insights into how diverse phage communities coexist within a single E. coli strain could lead to newer, more effective phage-based therapies.

Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine. Surprisingly, the ground beneath ...

A new study reveals how a single species of bacteria can sustain a diverse community of phage species, with implications for ...

Antimicrobial peptides have not typically lived up to their promise, especially when it comes to beating antibiotic ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are such a pain—literally. Flare-ups are marked by discomfort, pelvic pressure and an ...

It’s being called a “Hail Mary” for a Calgary man who suffers chronic pain – and so far, it seems to be working.

Well scientists from the University of Chicago have discovered a viable alternative that will stop wounds from becoming ...

By exploring probiotics as a preventative and treatment solution, we aim to shift away from traditional antibiotic treatments and offer horse owners and veterinarians a sustainable approach to protect ...

Antibiotics are a powerful tool against infection when used correctly, but they can be dangerous when misprescribed, ...