New therapies could stop antibiotic-induced damage to gut health
Researchers determined the concentrations at which a specific antibiotic would affect certain strains for more than 800 antibiotic–strain combinations.
Antibiotic Resistance
Lemurs showing antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their guts after repeated encounters with humans
Duke University scientists discovered evidence of antibiotic resistance in the gut microbiome of lemurs that live close to humans.
Fecal transplants could protect newborns from antibiotics that killed ‘good’ gut bacteria, study finds
Fecal transplants could potentially protect newborns who received antibiotics that killed “good” gut bacteria
Antibiotics could wreak havoc on athletes’ abilities by disrupting gut bacteria
Not only are you at risk for antibiotic-resistance infections, but a new mouse study finds antibiotics can also affect your athletic performance.
New biotherapeutic protects gut microbiome from harmful effects of antibiotics
A team of scientists at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) collaborated to develop a live biotherapeutic product (eLBP) that, when given together with commonly used antibiotics, protects the gut microbiome from adverse disturbance.
Antibiotics can trigger deadly fungal infections by disrupting gut’s immune system
disrupt immune cells in the gut, increasing risk of the oral condition called thrush, which can be fatal in people with serious illnesses.
High-fiber diet helps stave off antibiotic resistance in the gut
Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts.
Worry-free antibiotics? Fidaxomicin gets rid of harmful bacteria without causing harm to gut
A new study shows that narrow-spectrum antibiotics are effective in selectively eliminating the harmful strain Clostridium difficile (C. diff) while sparing nearby and harmless bacteria.
Kissing your dog bad for gut health? Pets can pass antibiotic-resistant bacteria to owners
An international team of scientists warn that dogs and cats may be passing antibiotic-resistant bacteria to their owners.
Salmonella, other bacteria use ‘hack’ to turn immune system against our body: ‘It’s kind of ingenious’
Some bacteria, such as salmonella, have developed a mechanism that lets them evade destruction entirely by the immune system.