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Bacteria

The antibiotics crisis isn’t the fault of science – it’s market failure

Most antibiotics today are derived from molecules produced by the microbes themselves in competition or collaboration with each other.
Most antibiotics today are derived from molecules produced by the microbes themselves in competition or collaboration with each other.

Singapore researchers develop antibiotics alternative for cow udder infection

(From left) Professor Mary Chan from NTU, Dr Zhang Kaixi from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology and Prof Paula Hammond from MIT.
(From left) Professor Mary Chan from NTU, Dr Zhang Kaixi from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology and Prof Paula Hammond from MIT.

WHO warns about surge in spread of drug-resistant superbugs

The United Nations’ health agency warned that one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections worldwide in 2023 showed resistance to antibiotic treatments.
The United Nations’ health agency warned that one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections worldwide in 2023 showed resistance to antibiotic treatments.

WHO urges ramping up arms race against drug-resistant superbugs

The WHO began tracking the development of antibacterial agents in 2017.
The WHO began tracking the development of antibacterial agents in 2017.

Surge in deadly ‘brain-eating’ amoeba cases causes alarm in India’s Kerala state

Two more imported French cheeses recalled over possible listeria contamination: SFA

The agency said on Aug 14 it has added Vieux Porche Camembert De Caractere and Royal Faucon Camembert De Caractere to the list of cheese products to be recalled.
The agency said on Aug 14 it has added Vieux Porche Camembert De Caractere and Royal Faucon Camembert De Caractere to the list of cheese products to be recalled.

SFA recalls imported French cheese due to possible listeria contamination

Vieux Porche Buchette is a soft cheese imported from France.
Vieux Porche Buchette is a soft cheese imported from France.

Florida reports 21 cases of E. coli infections linked to raw milk

Federal health officials have warned against consuming raw milk due to the bird flu outbreak in the United States.
Federal health officials have warned against consuming raw milk due to the bird flu outbreak in the United States.

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