Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics
A 5,000-year-old bacterium found in Romania's Scarisoara Ice Cave exhibits resistance to multiple modern antibiotics, raising concerns about antibiotic efficacy and resistance evolution.
Ancient bacteria from a Romanian ice cave defy modern antibiotics
Scientists found an ancient, antibiotic-resistant bacterium in a Romanian ice cave that poses potential risks as climate change may lead to similar bacteria melting from other glaciers.
Scientists Could Not Believe What They Found – This Could Essentially Change the Future of Medicine
A recent discovery by Romanian scientists reveals an ancient bacterium with over 100 resistance genes, potentially reshaping our understanding of antibiotic resistance and treatment.
Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients
A study has found that the bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae may exacerbate Alzheimer's disease by causing an inflammatory response in the eyes of affected individuals.
5,000-Year-Old Bacteria Defeated Ten Modern Antibiotics
Researchers in Romania discovered a 5,000-year-old bacterium that has shown resistance to multiple modern antibiotics.
Ice Bacteria Found 5,000 Years Ago Able to Face Superpathogens
Scientists have discovered a 5,000-year-old ice-dwelling bacterium, Psychrobacter SC65A.3, that shows resistance to multiple modern antibiotics and inhibits the growth of other challenging pathogens.
Scientists Uncover Secrets of Bacteria Visible to the Naked Eye
Researchers have studied a giant bacterium, 'Epulopiscium fishelsoni', which lacks certain genes essential for respiration, raising questions about its energy acquisition.
Toxin found in infant formulas comes from common bacteria and poses risks to children
A heat-resistant toxin called cereulide, produced by the Bacillus cereus bacterium, has led to recalls of powdered infant formulas by Nestlé and Danone due to health concerns for children.
There are no effects on Landspítali due to staff having "met" the tuberculosis bacterium
The presence of staff who have encountered the tuberculosis bacterium does not impact the operations at Landspítali.
Will winter massively eliminate ticks? This bacterium gives them 'superpower'
The article discusses concerns about whether the harsh winter will lead to a decrease in tick populations, highlighting the unusually low temperatures across Poland and expert insights on the ticks' dormant state.