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Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine. Surprisingly, the ground beneath us is packed with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)—tiny codes that allow ...

The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA’s Office of Vice President ...

A natural compound kills germs that have become resistant to antibiotics, researchers say. If it works in humans, it could help combat diseases... Scientists Hit Antibiotic Pay Dirt Growing Finicky ...

Hydrogels are soft, jelly-like materials that can absorb large amounts of water. They are widely used in medical technologies such as contact lenses and wound dressings, and are also a staple of ...

Learn how carbapenem-resistant superbugs threaten global health and how stewardship programs, phage therapy, and stronger last resort drugs aim to fight antimicrobial resistance. Pixabay, geratl ...

Beneficial soil bacteria help crops survive salty soils by strengthening their roots - a new way to protect farmland from rising salinity.