Drug resistance

Learning from past failures in the development of staph vaccines may inform how other vaccines for common bugs should be developed

People are infected by bacteria that, after contacting heavy metals, develop drug-resistant traits

New research has created microscopic antibiotic factories in droplets that measure a trillionth of liter in volume.

This is the fourth time this new antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been detected domestically

Antibiotic resistance has grown so dire that it will be the subject of a dedicated global summit later this month

Multimillion dollar initiative prioritizes drug development over discovery of new molecules

Fentanyl’s fast action is great for pain relief but adds to its risks

New guidelines to curb the overuse of drugs in food animals are inadequate to deal with a growing crisis

Scientists alarmed by potential spread of gene that makes bacteria highly resistant to last-resort antibiotics

Survey of 10,000 people across 12 countries reveals widespread misconceptions the drugs

New data shows monoclonal antibodies may indeed slow the disease when given early

Nasty superbug MRSA hits Daniel Fells following a cortisone shot to relieve pain from toe and ankle injuries