- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 30th, 2015
Man Huffs 3 Cans of Air Duster, Gets Frostbite Injuries on His Airways
The 40-year-old spent about 4 hours inhaling compressed air simply because he wanted to get high, doctors say
- 3D Printing
- By Alexandra Arici
- July 2nd, 2014
Say Goodbye to Injections: 3D-Printed Antibiotic-Rich Implants Will Target the Right Spot
A new era of how we administer antibiotics to patients might be upon us
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 22nd, 2014
Private Homes Contributed to the Spread of MRSA in New York City
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 30th, 2013
How Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics
New study reveals the molecular pathways bacteria employ
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 30th, 2013
Antibiotics Will Trigger a Global Health Crisis Soon
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Oddiverse
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- December 27th, 2013
Man Develops “Baboon Syndrome” as a Side Effect to Penicillin
Rare condition causes a rash turning one's buttocks red as a Baboon's rear
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 20th, 2013
Superbacteria Found in Chinese Sewage Plants
The bugs appear to be multiplying very fast, the study shows
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 4th, 2013
How Authorities Allow Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria to Thrive
Slow responses mean that multiple germs have more time to adapt
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 11th, 2013
Simple Polymers Can Impair Bacteria Communication Patterns
These materials could lead to the development of new medical therapies
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 17th, 2013
Cranberry Juice Prevents, Even Cures Bladder Infections
Compounds in cranberry juice alter the behavior of bacteria, scientists say
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2013
7 in 10 American Take Prescription Drugs, Study Finds
Antibiotics, antidepressants and painkilling opioids are the ones most commonly used
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2013
Antibiotics Are Made Thousands of Times More Effective by Silver
The precious metal attacks bacterial cells, helps destroy them
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 9th, 2013
Antibiotics Might Be a Cure for Lower Back Pain
Specialists say an antibiotics regimen could made lower back pain a thing of the past
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 22nd, 2013
Solar-Powered Proteins Promise to Rid Water Sources of Harmful Antibiotics
These solar-powered nano filters are made from bacterial proteins
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 11th, 2013
Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs Are a “Catastrophic Threat,” Specialists Warn
Efforts must be made to develop new antibiotics, England’s Chief Medical Officer says
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 26th, 2013
Two Rabbit Fever Cases Reported in North Carolina
Two hunters in eastern North Carolina have been affected by tularemia, reports say
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 10th, 2013
Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Arrives in North America
Both doctors and high officials are worried about how this will impact on public health