Genes
Research published in the Iranian Journal of Microbiology highlights the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in food samples, particularly in nugget and salad products. Investigators from Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran, discovered that MRSA was present in 46% of the samples, with 46.71% of those isolates exhibiting resistance
Biotechnology
Bacteriophage therapy has re-emerged as a precise, adaptable, and sustainable antimicrobial alternative to traditional antibiotics, which are rendered ineffective by the global rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. This review, published in Molecular Biology Reports, presents a comprehensive analysis of phage applications across medical, veterinary, agricultural, and environmental sectors. The research
Medical equipment
Researchers have published a study revealing the alarming prevalence and severity of hospital-acquired infections (HAI) in intensive care units (ICUs), highlighting the need for immediate attention to prevent and control the spread of these infections. The study, conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India, found that critically ill
Beta lactamases
Research at Hong Kong Polytechnic University has shed new light on the mechanism behind the antibiotic resistance of TEM-type extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs). According to the study, these enzymes are capable of hydrolyzing and conferring extra resistance to new generation beta-lactam antibiotics, leading to serious health problems worldwide. The research team
Microbial drug resistance
Research from the University of Greifswald highlights the importance of addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a One Health problem that requires systemic thinking and coordinated networking between different levels of society and regional institutions. The study identifies key leverage points, including interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaboration, homogeneity of data, and public
Tuberculosis
Researchers from the Arabian Gulf University have published a study on the global research trends in BPaL and BPaLM regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis, revealing the introduction of these regimens has revolutionized treatment, offering superior efficacy and tolerability. The study analyzed Scopus-indexed publications, identifying 1,081 authors and 120 studies meeting
Genes
Researchers have discovered that urban trash bins can serve as critical reservoirs and active transmission nodes of multidrug-resistant Enterococcus. The study, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, found that 99.2% of the Enterococcus isolates obtained from public trash bin surfaces exhibited multidrug resistance. The findings highlight the urgent
Tuberculosis
A study published in BMC Microbiology has presented promising findings on a novel colorimetric test for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) drug susceptibility in resource-constrained settings. The research, conducted by a team led by Binyam Mebrat from the Armauer Hansen Research Institute in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, evaluated the performance of the phenotypic
Tuberculosis
A study published in BMC Microbiology has presented promising findings on a novel colorimetric test for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) drug susceptibility in resource-constrained settings. The research, conducted by a team led by Binyam Mebrat from the Armauer Hansen Research Institute in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, evaluated the performance of the phenotypic
Genes
Researchers have discovered that urban trash bins can serve as critical reservoirs and active transmission nodes of multidrug-resistant Enterococcus. The study, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, found that 99.2% of the Enterococcus isolates obtained from public trash bin surfaces exhibited multidrug resistance. The findings highlight the urgent
Tuberculosis
Researchers from the Arabian Gulf University have published a study on the global research trends in BPaL and BPaLM regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis, revealing the introduction of these regimens has revolutionized treatment, offering superior efficacy and tolerability. The study analyzed Scopus-indexed publications, identifying 1,081 authors and 120 studies meeting
Genes
Researchers from the United Arab Emirates University, in collaboration with colleagues from other institutions, have conducted a study to investigate the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles, and toxin gene distribution of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in retail foods of animal and plant origin in Dubai, UAE. The study aimed to
