Persistent Bacteria: Decoding Antibiotic Treatment Enigma

The Enigma of Antibiotic Failure: Beyond Classical Resistance Explore how antibiotic resistance alone may not provide a comprehensive explanation for treatment failures. This section delves into the emergence of persistent cells, shedding light on their ability to survive lethal it doses and challenging conventional wisdom. Evolving Bacteria: A Closer Look Inside Patients Dr. Conlon and… Continue reading Persistent Bacteria: Decoding Antibiotic Treatment Enigma

New drug offers hope in fighting hospital ‘superbugs’

Research Recent studies reveal a potential breakthrough in the fight against antibiotic-resistant “superbugs,” offering a rare glimmer of hope in addressing life-threatening infections prevalent in hospital settings. The pharmaceutical giant Roche has been developing a drug that, although tested on a specific bacterium, presents a novel method of combating bacterial infections. This development, while currently… Continue reading New drug offers hope in fighting hospital ‘superbugs’

Cannabis compounds act as antibiotics

Public health institutions worldwide have identified antibiotic resistance in bacteria as one of the most severe challenges humanity faces. Despite this, scientists have not discovered a new class of antibiotics in over 30 years. Now, researchers have uncovered the hidden antibiotic potential of a non-psychoactive cannabis compound called cannabigerol (CBG). This compound proves instrumental in… Continue reading Cannabis compounds act as antibiotics

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