New antibiotic nearly eliminates the chance of superbugs evolving - Researchers have combined the bacteria-killing actions of two classes of antibiotics into one, demonstrating that their new dual-action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance (almost) an impossibility.

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Scientists modified structure of existing antibiotic, vancomycin. Compared to the original vancomycin, EVG7 was found to be 100-to-10,000 times more potent against a range of bacterial pathogens, with fewer side effects when tested in mice. This may help against resistant bacteria like MRSA or VRE.

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Invasion of superbugs: Cockroach-driven outbreak of multidrug-resistant Enterobacter in an ICU | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

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Infections caused by bacteria that no longer respond to many antibiotics are climbing at an alarming pace in the U.S. 🚨📈, new federal data shows. Between 2019 and 2023, these hard-to-treat infections rose nearly 70% ⚠️, fueled largely by strains carrying the NDM gene 🦠.

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Study of 15,000 blood samples shows a rise in antibiotic-resistant superbugs in newborn babies 🩸🦠👶

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🦠 Weedkiller Linked to Superbug Spread: Controversial weedkiller glyphosate may inadvertently be driving the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, which can then spread to hospitals.

🔬 Widespread Resistance Found: In a study comparing hospital, agricultural, and nature reserve bacteria, researchers found that 74% of hospital strains were resistant to carbapenems, antibiotics used as a last resort. Worryingly, all hospital strains were also highly resistant to glyphosate.

🔄 Two-Way Transmission: Bacteria resistant to both antibiotics and glyphosate can travel between agricultural soils and hospitals through wastewater and other environmental pathways, creating a concerning cycle.

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🦠 Ancient Remedy Fights Superbugs: A 10th-century medicinal recipe, when tested by modern scientists, shows promise in combating antibiotic resistance.

🧪 Multi-Target Approach: The medieval concoction, made from ingredients like garlic, onion, bile, and wine, damages bacteria in multiple ways, making it harder for them to evolve resistance compared to single-molecule antibiotics.

🔬 Slows Resistance Development: Harmful bacteria in lab cultures developed resistance to the ancient mixture much more slowly than to conventional antibiotics, with some requiring significantly higher doses to overcome.

💡 Future of Drug Discovery: Researchers believe this ancient remedy could inspire the development of new, multi-pronged treatments for future bacteria-fighting drugs.

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