The world is in a race against time to find new ways to fight infections. Bacteria and fungi are becoming resistant to the drugs we have. This is a big problem. But there is hope. Nature has its own weapons against germs. These are called antimicrobial peptides, or AMPs. They are like tiny soldiers that can destroy harmful microbes. However, these natural soldiers ha...

Antimicrobial peptides, nicknamed AMPs, are tiny peptides that help defend against diseases. As antibiotic resistance grows thanks to misuse, finding AMPs has become a big deal. These peptides could be an alternative to traditional antibiotics. The challenge lies in accurately identifying AMPs using computers, which has been a hot topic in bioinformatics. While ther...

Scientists are exploring new ways to keep our food fresh. One interesting discovery is using proteins from quinoa that can fight off bacteria. These proteins, called antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), were created by mixing different bacteria together. Out of all these AMPs, one called F1 was the superstar. It could stop bacteria from growing and spreading in apple juice...

Ever thought that the humble cockroach could help fight superbugs? Well, it's true! Scientists are exploring the gut microbiome of Blattella germanica to find new antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). These aren't your typical antibiotics; they're naturally occurring peptides that could be a game-changer in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria. The overuse of antibiot...