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Despite the crucial need for new antibiotics, there has been little innovation in the past 20 years. According to a report from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, “more than 82% of all ...

Fleming’s happy accident, which led to the discovery of penicillin at St Mary’s Hospital in London, has saved millions of lives. But almost a century on, the world faces the threat of a post ...

However, you don’t need to worry or stop bathing and brushing your teeth. These viruses don’t go after us. Instead, they prey on bacteria and could help us fight antibiotic resistance. The findings ...

Speaking with ANI she said, " Production Linked Incentive scheme for bulk drugs and under that scheme, huge investment has ...

Disadvantages to using topical antibiotics include the increased costs and potential for local irritation, contact dermatitis and anaphylaxis. Topical agents including the OTC antimicrobials or ...

A broad-spectrum antibiotic that the Indian drug regulator has not yet approved is already on sale in the market, News18 has learnt. After receiving complaints, India’s apex drug regulatory ...

Most urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by the E. coli bacteria, which are treated with antibiotics. But some strains may be resistant to common antibiotic types. For the most part ...

A medallion containing some of the original mold involved in the discovery of penicillin is expected to fetch up to $50,000 when it goes up for auction later this month. The medallion was created ...

But now, with bacteria evolving resistance to more and more antibiotics, phage therapy is drawing a second look from researchers—sometimes with a novel twist. Instead of simply using the phages ...

More than 39 million people could die of antibiotic-resistant infections between now and 2050, according to a study published Monday in The Lancet. The authors of the study forecast a nearly 70 ...