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10/18/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Hundreds of polymers that can kill drug-resistant superbugs created with light

Researchers from The University of Warwick in the United Kingdom have reportedly developed a breakthrough new technology that allows for hundreds of varieties of anti-microbial polymers, potentially capable of killing drug-resistant “superbugs,” to be both tested and produced using simple light. Using the facilities and resources within the school’s Department of Chemistry, the team came […]

03/05/2018 / By David Williams

YIKES! Scientists develop tiny probe that can be inserted into a patient’s lungs for quick diagnosis

Treating lung infections usually requires the use of antibiotics on top of other medications, as doctors make sure to cover all bases and prevent further complications from happening in patients. Now a team of scientists has figured out a way to greatly improve current treatment methods with the use of a simple probe that can […]

08/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

BREAKTHROUGH as certain probiotics are found to produce powerful antibiotics that kill superbugs

Scientists at the Baylor College of Medicine are saying that next-generation probiotics can reduce the risk of becoming infected with the bacterium Clostridium difficile, also known a C. difficile or C. diff. This is a common bacterial infection which causes gastrointestinal issues such as bowel discomfort and diarrhea. Treatment for the condition usually involves several […]

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