Unlocking Nature’s Pharmacy: How Your Skin’s Fungi Could Lead to the Next Breakthrough Antibiotic!

Image Credit: tonefotografia/123rf.com Researchers at the University of Oregon have discovered that a common yeast known as Malassezia, which is typically associated with skin conditions like dandruff, may hold the key to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Published in the journal Current Biology, the study highlights a molecule secreted by Malassezia that effectively targets and kills Staphylococcus…

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Breakthrough Pill Offers Hope in Battle Against Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea

Image Credit: liudmilachernetska/123rf.com Gonorrhoea, a prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI), poses significant public health challenges, particularly due to increasing antibiotic resistance. Untreated gonorrhoea can lead to severe complications, especially in women, including ectopic pregnancies and infertility. In recent years, cases of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea have surged, prompting health experts to warn of a potential crisis, as…

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