Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria
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Pfizer sees promising results from antibiotic combo for superbug infectionsDeaths from antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been on the rise globally, prompting calls for the development of newer treatments as resistance to older antibiotics grows.HealthJun 1, 2023
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Antibiotic resistant bacteria can spread in an unexpected way — through cloudsThe rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has made it increasingly challenging to effectively treat a growing number of bacterial infections.EnvironmentMay 3, 2023
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Antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’ killed over 1.2M globally in one year: studyWHO officials said in a statement that the new study ``clearly demonstrates the existential threat'' that drug-resistant germs pose.HealthJan 20, 2022
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Super Awesome Science Show recap: ‘phaging’ out the resistanceOn this week’s Super Awesome Science Show, we look at how a century-old treatment is being used to fight antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.ScienceFeb 26, 2019
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Canadian docs say they’ve discovered a new way to beat superbugs – for nowCanadian researchers at McMaster University say drug-resistant infectious diseases can be treated by combining these already-existing drugs.HealthMar 6, 2017
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University of Regina awarded grant to fight antibiotic resistanceThey will cross examine a total of 45-thousand E. coli gene combinations over five years. At least one of those combinations will be the strain that is strong enough to combat the antibiotic resistant strain.CanadaNov 18, 2016
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Here’s why maggots could be key to killing antibiotic-resistant superbugsResearchers in Britain say maggots could be used to fight off antibiotic-resistant bacteria.HealthOct 18, 2016
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How superbugs are threatening Canada and the worldAntibiotic-resistant bacteria are responsible for nearly 700,000 deaths annually. How is it that these "superbugs" are winning the battle?HealthSep 21, 2016
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Potential new antibiotic found right under our nosesScientists hunting for ways to treat hard-to-beat bacterial infections have found a new antibiotic hiding right under our noses — literally.HealthJul 28, 2016
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