The antibiotic EVG7, developed in Leiden, has proven capable of fighting the dangerous gut bacterium C. difficile with only a minimal dose. What's more, the bacterium is far less likely to return, a ...

Washing healthcare uniforms at home might seem safe. But new research shows this common practice could actually be helping dangerous bacteria spread. These bacteria are not only hard to kill but also ...

Certain fatty acids are not just part of a healthy diet. They can also neutralize the harmful listeria bacterium, a new study shows. This discovery could eventually lead to improved methods to combat ...