Antibiotic resistance is a growing global concern. It occurs when bacteria evolve and become resistant to medications. This makes infections harder to treat. Overuse of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture contributes to the problem. The consequences can be severe, leading to longer hospital stays and increased mortality. Public awareness and responsible antibiotic use are essential to combat this issue.
Delhi’s air pollution crisis may be fuelling a less visible but potentially more dangerous threat: the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria through the air we breathe. A new study...
Tuberculosis (TB) remains stubbornly difficult to treat not because antibiotics are weak, but because the bacterium learns to survive inside the body’s own immune cells. A new study...
Recent research from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has made important strides in tackling bacterial infections. The study focuses on the challenge posed by biofilms. These protective...
Recently, the United States is grappling with an important outbreak of E. coli infections linked to contaminated food sources. While E. coli is a common bacterium found in...
