All Antibiotics articles
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NewsGreen light activates this antibiotic only where it’s needed
To make a more efficient antibiotic treatment, researchers have modified penicillin so that it’s activated only by green light. In early tests, the approach precisely controlled bacterial growth and improved survival outcomes for infected insects.
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NewsGifts from the sea: Molecules derived from coral may help fight harmful bacteria
Pus, strep throat, and even tuberculosis—most infectious diseases are characterized by a cluster of pathogenic bacteria that can be stubborn and resistant to antibiotics. Researchers have found another method to combat these bacteria using naturally sourced molecules found in corals.
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NewsResearch identifies new trigger accelerating antibiotic resistance
A new study shows that ciprofloxacin, a staple treatment for urinary tract infections, throws Escherichia coli (E. coli) into an energy crisis that saves many cells from death and speeds the evolution of full‑blown resistance.
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NewsAntibiotics taken during pregnancy may reduce preterm births
A study of almost 1000 pregnant women in Zimbabwe found that a daily dose of a commonly used, safe and inexpensive antibiotic may have led to fewer babies being born early.
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NewsLight-controlled bacteria can tackle antibiotic resistance or become ‘bacterial robots’
A groundbreaking technique uses light-sensitive materials to control bacteria, allowing them to sense light and convert light energy into electrical signals across their membranes without the need for any genetic modification.
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NewsGlobal phage experts converge in Berlin to shape the future of antimicrobial medicine
The 8th World Congress on Targeting Phage Therapy (June 10–11, 2025) returns to Berlin, bringing together over 75 international speakers and contributors from 27 countries.
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NewsMicroalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination
In the laboratory, the species Monoraphidium contortum removed some of the drugs added to the liquid and produced biomass with potential commercial value.
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NewsNew molecular movie reveals how antibiotic resistance to fusidic acid works
Researchers revealed how FusB, a resistance protein found in clinically resistant strains of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, can rescue ribosomes from the antibiotic fusidic acid. FusB works like a molecular crowbar to free the blocked ribosome.
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NewsTo restore gut health, a healthy diet outperforms fecal transplants
When our microbial ranks are damaged or depleted — whether by inflammatory bowel diseases, antibiotic regimens or bone marrow transplants — it is crucial to restore them. According to a new study, the most effective way of rebuilding the microbiome is also the simplest: maintaining a healthy diet.
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NewsAntibiotics taken during infancy linked to early puberty in girls
Girls given antibiotics during their first year of life, especially in the first three months, are more likely to enter puberty at an earlier age, according to new research.
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NewsAntibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows
Millions of kilometres of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a new study warns.
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NewsDiscovery opens up for new ways to treat chlamydia
Researchers have discovered a type of molecule that can kill chlamydia bacteria but spare bacteria that are important for health.
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NewsSpiritual healing sites could be linked to antibiotic-producing microorganisms
A study by AMI member Dr Gerry Quinn highlights the potential of spiritual healing sites as fertile ground for novel antibiotics, particularly from Streptomyces bacteria, known for producing the majority of current antibiotics.
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NewsFood as medicine: How diet shapes gut microbiome health
New research shows how mice fed a Western-style diet are not able to rebuild a ‘healthy’, diverse gut microbiome following antibiotic treatment. These mice were also more susceptible to infection by pathogens like Salmonella.
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NewsScientists introduce new engineered drug candidate for Mycobacterium abscessus to save lives
Scientists have introduced a promising drug candidate engineered to target a deadly and emerging infection. They took a hyper-detailed look into the problem of Mycobacterium abscessus, and chemically re-engineered a widely-used rifamycin antibiotic.
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NewsTopical gel relieved ear infections in animals after just one dose
Researchers report a topical antibiotic gel that, applied once, cured middle ear infection within 24 hours in chinchillas. a single dose of treatment for middle ear infections could improve patient compliance and potentially reduce pediatric antibiotic usage.
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NewsBroader antibiotic use could change the course of cholera outbreaks, research suggests
Disease modeling research suggests that, for some cholera outbreaks, prescribing antibiotics more aggressively could slow or stop the spread of the disease and even reduce the likelihood of antibiotic resistance.
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NewsBacteria’s mysterious viruses can fan flames of antibiotic damage, according to new model
Researchers built a model that allows them to diminish phage communities from a mouse gut microbiome — and then bring them back — without affecting the bacteria. A test run found evidence that phages may increase gut bacteria’s sensitivity to antibiotics.
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NewsFrequent use of antibiotics in infants and young children may increase risk for asthma, allergies and other conditions
Researchers have found that repeated antibiotic use before age 2 is associated with a higher risk for asthma, food allergies and hay fever later in life. These findings also applied to siblings who had different experiences with antibiotics.
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NewsResearchers develop innovative solution for tracking antibiotic resistance genes
Scientists have developed a computational tool, Argo, designed to accurately track ARGs in environmental samples, providing insights into their dissemination and associated risks.