Pathogenic bacteria can block gut’s natural defense to spread infection
When harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning, such as E. coli, invade through the digestive tract, gut cells…
AI maps how a new antibiotic targets gut bacteria | MIT News
For patients with inflammatory bowel disease, antibiotics can be a double-edged sword. The broad-spectrum drugs often prescribed for…
AI serves as a tool to fight drug resistance and accelerate new antibiotic development
Researchers at McMaster University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made two scientific breakthroughs at once:…
Common Food Ingredients, Including Caffeine, Weaken Antibiotics
Everyday substances like caffeine may alter how bacteria respond to antibiotics, according to new research. Scientists found that…
Super common OTC meds fueling antibiotic resistance: study
Welcome to Club Meds. More than 4 out of 10 senior citizens take five or more prescription medications…
Common painkillers ibuprofen and paracetamol found to fuel antibiotic resistance
Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when we’re sick. But new…
Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance – News and events
26 August 2025
Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when…