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Oct 21 2024

Chemical trick activates antibiotic directly at the pathogen

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Oct 18 2024

Vaccine against the MERS coronavirus tested as safe and effective in phase Ib clinical trial

The —MERS stands for “Middle East Respiratory Syndrome”—causes severe respiratory diseases with a high rate. To date, there is neither a nor a specific treatment. The

Oct 17 2024

Scientists sound the alarm over lack of antibiotics

According to the WHO, (AMR) is one of the ten greatest threats to global health. In the EU alone, around 35,000 people die every year from antibiotic-resistant infections. The

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Oct 11 2024

Microbiome research: Small RNA molecules play crucial role in the microbial colonisation of the gut

The intestinal is currently the subject of intensive research, as it is of great importance for human health. Intestinal bacteria play an essential role in the defence against dangerous

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