A new antibiotic that has the potential to grow nearly half of all soil bacteria has been proven as a breakthrough by US scientists.
The researchers conducted by Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts created a "subterranean hotel" for bacteria and one bacterium was placed in each room and the whole device was buried in soil, the BBC reported.
Natural Antibiotics to Fight Bacterial Infections
Fighting infections the natural way and preventing them is always more effective than consuming medicines and antibiotics to treat them.
Advertisement
The lead scientist, Prof Kim Lewis, said that so far 25 new antibiotics have been discovered using this method and teixobactin is the latest and most promising one.
Lewis continued that the study shows that uncultured bacteria do harbor novel chemistry that they have not seen before. That is a promising source of new antimicrobials and will hopefully help revive the field of antibiotic discovery.
Dr James Mason from King's College London said they have shown that screening soil microorganisms for antibiotics is unfinished business.
Source: ANI
Dr James Mason from King's College London said they have shown that screening soil microorganisms for antibiotics is unfinished business.
Source: ANI
Antibiotics
Antibiotics are among the most used and abused medications. This article explains some general features about antibiotics.
Advertisement
 Magnetic Bacteria That can Help Diagnose Stomach Cancer Created by ScientistsScientists have developed a much-needed technique in the form of magnetic bacteria that can help with screening and treating stomach cancers. | Advertisement
|
Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism is a deadly warfare weapon that involves intentional release of harmful biological agents like virus, bacteria and toxins causing epidemics among living organisms thereby affecting normal human life.
Advertisement
Recommended Reading
Latest General Health News
Over 300 people had fallen sick with illness caused by Norovirus on a US cruise ship, say authorities.
Ex-smokers in Wakefield have shared their stories to encourage others to give up cigarettes on No Smoking Day 2023 which falls on 8th March.
Total levels of m6A in the nervous system rise with age and that (some) neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by RNA hypermethylation.
New study provides insights into the impact of early-life adversity on brain development and on control of reward behaviors that underlie emotional disorders
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia signed a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will expand access to essential diagnostics in the country.