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Scientists discovered that madecassic acid, a compound in the popular Korean skincare ingredient Cica, can stop drug-resistant bacteria without harming human cells. This breakthrough could lead to safer antibiotics targeting superbugs while reducing side effects.
Scientists discovered that madecassic acid, a popular Korean skincare compound, can stop antibiotic-resistant bacteria like E. coli. The plant-based ingredient could become a new weapon against superbugs that are projected to cause 39 million deaths by 2050.
Australian scientists created a breakthrough antimicrobial material that kills drug-resistant bacteria and fungi while leaving human and plant cells unharmed. The affordable sulfur-based polymer could protect both patients and crops from deadly pathogens.
Scientists discovered thousands of promising new antibiotics by studying microbes from deep-sea vents, frozen polar regions, and other extreme environments where life shouldn't exist. Using AI to screen 78,000 newly mapped genomes, they found peptides that killed drug-resistant bacteria in lab tests.
Bees feasting on diverse Australian native plants create honey that's more powerful against drug-resistant bacteria than single-flower varieties. This five-year study could help tackle one of humanity's biggest health threats while supporting bushfire recovery.
Scientists at Imperial College London just won £3.1 million to crack one of medicine's toughest puzzles: how to outsmart drug-resistant bacteria that kill millions. Their secret weapon combines artificial intelligence with chemistry to design antibiotics that can break through bacterial defenses.
Australian researchers discovered how to weaponize special sugar molecules to destroy deadly drug-resistant bacteria, offering hope for infections that no longer respond to antibiotics. The breakthrough could save countless lives in hospitals worldwide.
Researchers at MIT have used artificial intelligence to create powerful new antibiotics that can kill drug-resistant bacteria, offering hope in the global fight against superbugs. The breakthrough could transform how we develop life-saving medications.
A new $20 million fund is helping scientists use artificial intelligence to tackle challenges that once took decades to solve. Twelve research teams are now using AI to decode rare diseases, fight drug-resistant bacteria, and protect our planet.
Doctors at India's top medical institute are winning battles against drug-resistant bacteria using faster tests and smarter treatments. Their work could save millions of lives worldwide by 2050.
Viruses evolved aboard the International Space Station returned to Earth with a surprise power: they could kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria better than their Earth-bound counterparts. This accidental discovery could help scientists develop new treatments for dangerous infections.