Mortality rates for DTR Gram-negative infections remain unchanged despite the increased availability and use of newer antimicrobial agents.

The rise of antibiotic resistance along with the slowdown in discovery of new antibiotics with alternative mechanisms of action is a global public health issue. Next-generation antimicrobial agents ...

HOUSTON – (Nov. 27, 2024) – Newly developed halide perovskite nanocrystals (HPNCs) show potential as antimicrobial agents that are stable, effective and easy to produce. After almost three years, Rice ...

Triclosan, a common antimicrobial agent found in things like soap, toys and toothpaste, can rapidly disrupt gut bacteria communities, according to research from Oregon State University and published ...

Biofilm formation by microorganisms represents a formidable hurdle in medical treatment due to their complex, structured communities encased in a self-generated extracellular matrix. This matrix ...

The current widespread use of antimicrobials in human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, and industrial applications has resulted in their continual ...

Trace amounts of antiseptic chemicals in hospital rooms may be driving tolerance and resistance in bacteria, a study finds.

Researchers from Shaanxi Panlong Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., Shaanxi Pioneer Biotech Co. Ltd. and affiliated organizations presented the discovery and preclinical characterization of novel ...

Antimicrobial nanoparticles are materials with exceptional antimicrobial properties, capable of controlling bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Thanks to their unique physicochemical attributes, ...

From the moment raw ingredients are harvested to when you cook and eat a meal, an invisible process is taking place: the ...