Bacteria's viral defense mechanism linked to antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study, ...
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New drug strategy targets Staphylococcus aureus toxin to treat pneumonia
Pneumonia caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most dangerous infections that can occur in hospital.
New agent inhibits Staphylococcus aureus toxin—giving hope to pneumonia patients
An international research group led by the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a promising new drug ...
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Sweetener saccharin revives old antibiotics by breaking bacterial defences
Saccharin destabilizes bacterial membranes and interferes with DNA replication, causing lysis and impairing virulence traits.
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Promising Drug Candidate Inhibits Hospital Germ Toxin
An international research group led by the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a promising new drug candidate against severe lung infections caused by the hospital germ ...
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Antibiotic Resistance Among Key Bacterial Species Plateaus Over Time
A study shows continued increase in antibiotic resistance is not inevitable and offers new insights to help monitor drug ...
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New agent inhibits Staphylococcus aureus toxin – hope for pneumonia patients
An international research group led by the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a promising new drug candidate against severe lung infections caused by the hospital germ ...