Antibiotic resistance

News round-up for 17-21 October by DDW Digital Content Editor Diana Spencer  Amid continued concern about antibiotic resistance, the headline news this week was the discovery of a new antibiotic that could be effective against some of the most treatment-resistant pathogens.   However, there was also controversy as researchers faced a backlash from the National Institute […]

By DDW Editor Reece Armstrong  The threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has long been a talking point for those invested in healthcare and life sciences. Indeed, for many, it is a looming threat for which inaction could result in very serious consequences for healthcare systems worldwide.   AMR is currently listed as one of the top […]

An international team of researchers has discovered a new antibiotic by computational analysis and deciphered its mode of action.  The researchers also found that Dynobactin kills Gram-negative bacteria, which include many dangerous and resistant pathogens.  The team were led by researchers from the Northeastern University in Boston, together with Prof Sebastian Hiller from the Biozentrum […]