Antibioticresistant

Antibiotic-resistant superbugs could leave chemotherapy ineffective within the next decade

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Antibiotic-resistant superbugs could leave chemotherapy ineffective within the next decade, oncologists warn British doctors have seen a rise in superbug infections among cancer patients  65,000 patients are predicted to get a drug-resistant infection in a decade  Half of surveyed oncologists believe chemotherapy could be wiped out By Vanessa Chalmers Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 13:33 GMT, … Read more

Probiotic drink could combat bugs by ‘blocking DNA molecules that carry antibiotic-resistant genes

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How a probiotic drink could combat superbugs: Yakult-like liquid ‘could block DNA molecules that carry antibiotic-resistant genes in bacteria’ Drink is yet to be developed but would target molecules known as plasmids They exist inside bacterial cells and help them to become antibiotic resistant Bacteria use genes carried by plasmids which give resistance to antibiotics  … Read more