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Antibiotic resistance genes identified
By analysing large volumes of DNA data, researchers have identified 76 new types of antibiotic-resistant genes...
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Predatory bacteria may be a potentially safe alternative to antibiotics
Researchers have identified tools that may allow for the manipulation of genes that influence bacteria’s predatory behaviour...
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Researchers identify possible treatments for deadly diseases affecting children
Researchers have identified four pathogens that are responsible for the vast majority of diarrheal illnesses - leading the way for potential new treatments...
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Polyphor achieves first milestone from Wellcome for antibiotic development
Polyphor achieves first milestone from Wellcome Trust for the development of antibiotics against Gram-negative multi drug - resistant pathogens...
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New study links antibiotic resistance to common household disinfectant
Scientists have discovered a link between a major mechanism of antibiotic resistance and resistance to the common disinfectant triclosan...
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Collaboration uses novel approach to identify antibacterial drug targets
LifeArc, the UK medical research charity previously known as MRC Technology; The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD); and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), have announced a collaboration to identify antibacterial drug targets.
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New antibiotic packs a punch against bacterial resistance
Scientists have given new superpowers to an antibiotic called vancomycin, an advance that could eliminate the threat of antibiotic-resistant infections.
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Researchers identify potential Zika Virus target
New research provides insights into why infection with Zika virus after birth generally causes only mild symptoms, whereas devastating foetal malformations can develop when infection occurs during pregnancy.
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Novel antibacterial wound cover made from crustaceans
Researchers develop bacteria-fighting wound dressing made with the help of crustaceans…
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Pfizer unveils global antibiotic resistance surveillance data site
Pfizer has launched the Antimicrobial Testing Leadership and Surveillance (ATLAS) website, which is designed to provide physicians and the global health community with easy access to critical data on the efficacy of various antibiotic treatments and emerging resistance patterns across more than 60 countries.
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Polyphor receives CHF 40 million private financing for antibiotic research
Polyphor Ltd, a clinical stage, privately held Swiss specialty pharma company focused on the development of macrocycle drugs addressing antibiotic resistance and respiratory diseases, has completed a CHF 40 million private placement. Exisiting Polyphor investors contributed to 98% of the financing.
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Daiichi Sankyo to collaborate on drugs for neglected tropical diseases
Daiichi Sankyo has entered into a new joint research agreement with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) with regard to a new research program, the Hit-to-Lead Project, with the aim of developing drug treatments for two neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
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AMR exclusive: New innovations in microbome-targeted products
24 January 2017 | By
Author and Scientific Director Jean de Gunzburg, from Da Volterra, will present keynote speech at 19th annual Superbugs summit...
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Can genetic testing determine antimicrobial susceptibility?
Experts at EUCAST have found that genetic methods cannot yet be used to test for susceptibility in a number of important bacterial species.
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Promising antibiotic programme gets European boost
21 November 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer
Researchers at the University of Oxford have been working with two major EU-funded projects to deliver a novel antibiotic programme for clinical development...