Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance.

Rising heat and drought may spur bacteria to exchange antibiotic resistance genes, with potential risks to human health.

Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)—segments of DNA that help bacteria survive the effects of antibiotics—can be present in ...

A newly discovered mechanism renders antibiotic-resistant bacteria vulnerable by disabling both their individual resistance ...

Researchers have tapped into the power of generative artificial intelligence to aid them in the fight against one of humanity’s most pernicious foes: antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Using a model ...

Tackling antibiotic resistance likely requires a multifaceted approach. Better and faster point-of-care testing, new treatments, and antimicrobial stewardship could hold promise for future control.

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Even when bacteria appear susceptible in routine tests, tolerance can let them survive therapy long enough to drive ...

Research has shed important new light on the enemies-turned-allies that allow bacteria to exchange genes, including those ...