Gene that gives bacteria resistance to polymyxins discovered to be widespread in South China

New research has shown that a bacteriophage is critical to the formation of biofilms by Pseudomonas

Researchers passed an electric current over a film of bacteria and in 24 hours killed almost all of a multi-drug resistant bacterium

A coating of zinc oxide nanopyramids can disrupt the growth of MRSA, researchers find

Researchers have been testing creative ways to target antimicrobial resistance genes in manure

Tamoxifen helps white blood cells clear multidrug-resistant bacteria in lab and mouse studies

Student targets MRSA with phages after disease costs father his leg

Technique can sort antibiotic-resistant from “susceptible” bacteria, and it happens in a matter of minutes

Health experts have warned for years that the overuse of antibiotics is creating “superbugs” able to resist drugs treating infection.

Wayne State to lead $4.8 million study that will help treat superbugs.