MULTIDRUG RESISTANT BACTERIA

Jul 03 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Warriors Against Superbugs: How Phages Can Save The Day

In hospitals, there's a sneaky threat called Enterobacter hormaechei. It's part of a bigger group called the Enterobacter cloacae complex, which is known for causing infections. What makes this germ extra tricky? It can form a sticky layer called biofilm on things like catheters. This biofilm acts like a shield, making it hard for medicines to work. Scientists looke...

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

The Hidden Power of Bacteria: Understanding Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas

Scientists in China have been digging into a tough puzzle: how a certain type of bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, has learned to resist multiple antibiotics. This sneaky microbe, often found in Nanning, can now shrug off drugs that were once fatal to it. By studying its molecular characteristics and the tricks it uses to stay alive, researchers hope to find new ways...

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