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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (VMJones/E+/Getty Images) Increasing droughts due to global climate change may be creating the perfect conditions for ...

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

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

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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.

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 ...

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