Vertebrates received genes for vision from bacteria, finds study
The researchers, however, could not identify the bacteria that transferred its gene to vertebrates.
Study warns diphtheria could become a major global threat
The relatively easily-preventable infection, has started to become resistant to several classes of antibiotics and in future, it may even become …
Avian botulism killed 18,000 birds at Sambhar: Govt report
The report by IVRI, Bareilly, states that climatic conditions were ultimately responsible for having triggered the mass die-off
Bacteriophages: An answer to antibiotic resistance
Research on new antibiotics have hit a wall. Bacteriophages that kill disease-causing bacteria provide an alternative treatment
New pneumonia vaccine to be introduced in five states
Pneumonia is the largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide, as per WHO
Bacteria from rotten pomegranade can help produce cellulose
Bacterial strain from rotten pomegranate promises to help produce bacterial cellulose not just on a large scale but 4 times cheaper than made …
Millions to die from superbug infections: report
2.4 million people could die from superbugs by 2050 if urgent action is not taken to stop antimicrobial resistance, says a report by the …
Preterm infants should be given fresh breast milk, not expressed one
Breast milk contains hydrogen peroxide, which works like an antibiotic, and degrades if not fed to the infant immediately, says a study
Plastic-eating bacteria won't check plastic waste, reducing our consumption will
New discoveries and improvements of plastic eating bacteria notwithstanding, humans cannot ignore their consumption choices
Scientists revive approximately 50,000-year-old ‘zombie virus’ from frozen lake in Russia
When permafrost melts, bacteria, viruses and radioactive materials, trapped in its frigid layers for thousands of years may also be released
Antimicrobial resistance: Multi-stakeholder platform launched to drive collective action, collaboration
The platform is expected to build global momentum & high-level advocacy to combat AMR
Antibiotic residues in wastewater may trigger antimicrobial resistance in India, China: Study
Antimicrobial resistance results in an increase in morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs for the individual, health system and country
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: Some possible solutions to reduce antibiotic dependence in aquaculture
Antimicrobial resistance is a multi-driver problem and only a multi-thronged approach can be helpful in tackling this scourge
Canadian scientists develop new antibiotic that prevents cell division
Older antibiotics like penicillin kill bacteria by preventing their cell wall from being built in the first place
Antibiotic resistance: 'Some bacterial pathogens are resistant to all antibiotics'
Tobias Dörr, a microbiologist at Cornell University, New York, is researching on protecting beneficial microbes from antibiotics. He speaks …
Can game theory help detect drug-resistant bacteria?
Washington State University researchers developed a software tool, with a graphic user interface, that can identify most relevant features …
What should India do to control antimicrobial resistance
To fight antibiotic resistance efficiently, a One Health approach that incorporates diverse stakeholders from farming, veterinary, medical and …
Drug-resistant infections: The silent pandemic that we must tackle now
As the world reels from the impact of COVID-19, it would be a tragedy not to apply the lessons we are learning to the fight against drug resistance
Scientists assess how continuous use of fertilisers affects soil bacteria
Application of Nitrogen Phosporus Potassium with farmyard manure increases the minerals' availability in the soil as compared to other treatments
Antimicrobial resistance: Can sustainable integrated multi-trophic aquaculture reduce AMR in aquatic systems
Developing sustainable and well-maintained integrated multi-trophic aquaculture systems could be a new hope to constrain AMR
Fruit flies develop specific defences against common bacteria; may explain human susceptibility to infections
Bacteria in their food and environment mould the immune systems of fruit flies, notes study
Wastewater is a valuable source of information — Africa’s scientists need to use it to find drug-resistant bacteria
Once sewer networks are in place, standardised protocols for assessing antimicrobial resistance in wastewater treatment plants must be established
Hand-held device developed to detect bacteria
It could be useful for anti-bioterrorism measures and environmental monitoring applications besides healthcare
Spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to effluents from sewage treatment plants
Study finds high levels of β-lactam-resistant bacteria and genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance from STP effluents
High incidence of drug-resistant bacteria found in ready-to-cook poultry products
The study raises question on effectiveness of modern food processing techniques to produce microbiologically safe food products