Drug resistance

How excessive use of antibiotics creates cause of drug resistance in humans

How excessive use of antibiotics creates cause of drug resistance in humans. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 12, 2019, 07:56 AM IST

Antibiotic resistance: Can it be reversed?

Findings imply that if chemicals could be developed to inhibit beta-lactamase enzymes, a significant proportion of antibiotic resistance could successfully be reversed.

Oct 23, 2017, 19:04 PM IST

Superbugs could annihilate humans every 3 seconds by 2050

The battle against infections that are resistant to drugs is one the world is losing rapidly and has been described as "as big a risk as terrorism".

May 19, 2016, 15:38 PM IST

Bill Gates and UN say malaria could be eradicated by 2040

Malaria could be wiped out by 2040, despite the lack of an effective vaccine, previous failed attempts to eradicate the disease and drug resistance problems, the United Nations and Microsoft founder Bill Gates said in a report released today.

Sep 28, 2015, 23:29 PM IST