Australia is one of the highest users of antibiotics in the developed world. So when do we actually need antibiotics to treat an infection? And when should we avoid them?
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We’ve all heard of antibiotic resistance. The same thing is happening with other causes of infections in humans: fungi, viruses and parasites. This is making thrush and other infections hard to treat.
Developing new antibiotics is important in the fight against antibiotic resistance. But we also need to use the antibiotics we already have much more wisely – GPs play a major role in this.
The meadow spittlebug can transmit a deadly bacterium – many plants in Britain could be at risk.
Blood isn’t sterile, and analyzing the bacteria in it could help assess the health of fish and prevent the collapse of their populations.
Antibiotics have been around for less than a century. But as resistant bacteria become increasingly difficult to treat, we risk a greater number of deaths from infections.
Resistance arises when bacteria are exposed to levels of antibiotics that don’t immediately kill them. Here’s how.
‘Living materials’ made with genetically engineered bacteria and Jell-O-like gel could make pollutants in water bodies nontoxic.
Researchers discovered a satellite virus latching onto the neck of another virus called MindFlayer. Studying the viral arms race between similar viruses could lead to new ways to fight infections.
‘Fried rice syndrome’ refers to food poisoning from a bacterium called Bacillus Cereus, which becomes a risk when cooked food is left at room temperature for too long.
The Sahel region is grappling with an outbreak of the deadly mosquito-borne disease.
New research finds that 85% of formula preparation machines tested were dispensing water that did not appear to reach NHS recommended temperatures for preparing bottles of formula.
With the help of the microbes that once played an essential role in keeping you alive, the building blocks of your body go on to become a part of other living things.
Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.
Bacteria and lipids get a bad rap for causing breakouts and oily skin. But both play an essential role in helping your skin barrier stay strong against pathogens and insults from the environment.
With more than one species for every person on the planet, soils are the most diverse habitat on Earth.
Researchers simulated thousands of scenarios of an ancient pathogen being released into modern ecosystems. In the worst cases, up to one-third of host species were destroyed.
The oral microbiome has also been linked to other diseases, such as breast cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Most people have heard of the gut microbiome, but the lungs, skin, mouth and genitals all have their own unique microbiome.
Fermented foods are a key component of west African cuisine. Making them safer for consumption should be a priority.
Les contributeurs les plus fréquents
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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester
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Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences, RMIT University
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Professor, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Australian National University
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Prof. Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer in Biology, Brunel University London
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Senior Research Fellow, School of Medicine, The University of Western Australia
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Research Associate in Microbiology, University of Guelph
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Professor of Food Science, Clemson University
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Professor, Microbiology, Monash University
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Associate Professor and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University
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Director of the Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology, Newcastle University
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Professor of Microbiology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology and Models Theme Leader for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, Flinders University
