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Computer-generated image of a phage attached to the surface of a bacterial cell and injecting its DNA into the cell.

Jun 29 2026

Viruses against bacteria: EU funds phage therapy with €15 million

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Red-coloured rod-shaped bacteria in an electron micrograph.

Jun 23 2026

New genomic test reveals hidden drug-resistant tuberculosis in Eswatini

Researchers in Eswatini, in collaboration with an international consortium, have made a significant breakthrough in tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics. Using targeted genome sequencing, they detected drug

Treatment of a patient during the clinical study of SPAP in Gabon

Jun 22 2026

Promising single-dose malaria treatment advances toward pan-African clinical trial

Researchers at the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) have developed a promising single-dose malaria treatment that could help address growing drug resistance and simplify treatment for

Members of the PKAMR and invited experts engaged in discussion

Jun 19 2026

Parliamentary Group against Antimicrobial Resistance (PKAMR): strengthening antibiotic innovation, ensuring access

On June 12, 2026, the Parliamentary Group against Antimicrobial Resistance (PKAMR) held a discussion under the title "High-tech agenda for antibiotics—strategic directions for innovation and security

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