One of these drugs was the P. aeruginosa ‐selective antibiotic murepavadin, a synthetic cyclic peptide, based on protegrin 1. By binding to the lipopolysaccharide transport protein D (LptD) and thus ...

Expired, unwanted, or unused medicines should be flushed down the sink or toilet to help prevent danger to people and pets in ...

Meningitis can be a frightening diagnosis. Our expert guide breaks down the different types—bacterial, viral, and fungal—and ...

The drugs, sutezolid and delpazolid, have demonstrated strong antimicrobial activity and a notably better safety profile ...

The drugs, sutezolid and delpazolid, have demonstrated strong antimicrobial activity and a notably better safety profile compared to linezolid, with potential to replace this current cornerstone in ...

Antibiotics are one of the greatest triumphs in the history of medical science—but these lifesaving tools have a dark side. Their persistent use can produce "superbugs"—drug-resistant microbes that ...

For centuries, natural food antibiotics have been used to help with things ranging from the common cold to viruses and much more. In this gallery, we'll explore foods you can incorporate into your ...

Cornell researchers have identified an antibiotic, rifampin, that is 99.9% effective against Salmonella Typhi, the bacterium that causes typhoid fever. Researchers also predict that rifampin will ...

The antibiotic can no longer be used in moderate acne vulgaris, eradication of Helicobacter pylori, and prevention of exacerbations of asthma.

Penicillin-based antibiotics, such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, and penicillin G, are still available to treat various infections and have been in use for many years.

Saccharin, the artificial sweetener used in diet foods like yogurts and sugar-free drinks, can kill multidrug-resistant bacteria—including one of the world's most dangerous pathogens.

Researchers from the universities in Konstanz and Vienna discover a new class of antibiotic that selectively targets Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium that causes gonorrhea.