Secret behind bacterial sex unlocked
Migration between different communities of bacteria is the key to the type of gene transfer that can lead to the spread of traits such as antibiotic resistance, said researchers from Oxford University.
Nov 23, 2015, 18:19 PM IST
'Dangerously high' antibiotic resistance levels worldwide: WHO
Antibiotic resistance has reached dangerous levels globally, the WHO warned.
Nov 17, 2015, 03:11 AM IST
WHO highlights misunderstanding about antibiotic resistance in India
Around 75 per cent of Indians who took part in a WHO survey think, incorrectly, that colds and flu can be treated with antibiotics, the UN agency said as it sought to highlight the issue of widespread misunderstanding about antibiotic resistance.
Nov 17, 2015, 00:09 AM IST
'Centre should act to limit use of antibiotics in livestock'
The Indian Pharmaceutical Association's West Bengal chapter on Thursday urged the union health ministry to take steps to limit the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in livestock in the wake of increasing antibiotic resistance in India.
Nov 12, 2015, 23:36 PM IST
Gene therapy may help shed weight without bone loss risk
Rapid or significant weight loss through dieting can trigger bone loss. Loss of bone density, in turn, can lead to increased susceptibility to bone fractures in older adults.
Oct 22, 2015, 17:35 PM IST
Are antibiotics losing their effectiveness?
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is on the rise creating numerous problems.
Oct 15, 2015, 13:17 PM IST
How antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be eliminated
It is estimated that each year in the US, two million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to one or more types of antibiotics, and at least 23,000 people will die because of these infections.
Oct 11, 2015, 18:12 PM IST
Urinary tract infection may be treated without antibiotics
A commonly used over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug and a herbal product may provide alternative options for treating urinary tract infection, one of the most common conditions in adult women which is currently treated with antibiotics, say researchers.
Sep 25, 2015, 18:36 PM IST
New drug approach can curb antibiotic resistance
A team of researchers from Virginia Institute of Technology has discovered a new group of antibiotics that may provide relief to people affected by antibiotic resistance.
Sep 14, 2015, 19:52 PM IST
