Reversing Antibiotic Tolerance Reversing Antibiotic Tolerance Antibiotic tolerance occurs when bacteria are able to survive in the presence of antibiotics. This is dangerous because tolerant bacteria can cause infections that persist even after treatment. Some...
New Antifungal Compound Discovered in Ant Farms New Antifungal Compound Discovered in Ant Farms Attine ants are a group of several ant species known as farmers because they grow their own food. Each member of the colony has a job on the farm. Harvester ants cut...
An Anatomical Atlas of S. Pneumoniae An Anatomical Atlas of S. Pneumoniae Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common cause of bacterial sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Symptoms vary widely but can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Although the...
Waterborne Illness Burden Waterborne Illness Burden The United States has one of the safest drinking water supplies in the world thanks to improvements in infrastructure and water treatment methods over the last century. However, millions of Americans still get sick...
Risk Factors for Asymptomatic C. difficile Colonization Risk Factors for Asymptomatic C. difficile Colonization Patients with asymptomatic C. difficile colonization are gaining attention as a potential source of transmission. Scientists at the Cleveland Clinic...
