A 19th-century depiction of a surgeon treating the foot of a male patient.
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Keeping wounds clean and infection free has challenged people for thousands of years.
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is classified as a priority 1 critical pathogen by the World Health Organization.
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Zosurabalpin is highly effective against dangerous bacterium Crab, which can kill up to 60% of people infected with it.
Crystal jellyfish contain glowing proteins that scientists repurpose for an endless array of studies.
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Three pioneering technologies have forever altered how researchers do their work and promise to revolutionize medicine, from correcting genetic disorders to treating degenerative brain diseases.
Researchers have found Australia’s first confirmed case of tularemia in a ringtail possum.
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Tularemia is an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans. While it can be fatal, it is rare in Australia and can be treated with antibiotics.
Nanotechnology that can detect illnesses will become available next year.
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A novel approach to detect bacterial infections in 10-15 minutes is expected to become commercially available next year.