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

Superbug resistant to antibiotics found in dead World War I soldier

Over the years, the strain of the bacterium acquired mutations that made it more dangerous and persistent

Common antibiotic linked to cardiac death

Drug increases the risk of potentially fatal heart rhythm problems

Antibiotic resistance: Nigeria stares at a major catastrophe

Coordinated response is the need of the hour

US drug authority rejects plea to ban antibiotics in animal feed

Claims withdrawal process expensive and resource intensive