Ionophore usage in poultry may cause an increase in antibiotic resistance to medically relevant drugs.

Now, though, antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a growing problem. The issue has been well-reported in humans; infections such as MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) are often called ...

Scientists in Switzerland are freezing human poop in a "doomsday" Microbiota Vault to preserve vital gut microbes for future ...

“This research underscores the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of animal and human health,” said Wong.

Natural antibiotics such as medical honey and echinacea may help to fight bacterial infection because they contain antimicrobial properties. The use of natural antibiotics is evidence-based in some ...

Proteins that evolved to regulate blood flow and healing may also double as natural antibiotics. If that's true, the human body may hold more built-in defenses than previously realized.

A research team from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) has uncovered natural antibiotic-like substances within human proteins—opening the door to powerful new treatments for infections.

Natural Antibiotics Found in Human Proteins A team of scientists led by the UAB has identified a new type of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) found in human proteins that are capable of selectively ...

Although you might think of antibiotics as modern medicine, they’ve actually been around for centuries. Like many of today’s antibiotics, the original antibiotics are derived from natural sources.

Researchers estimate that rivers annually receive approximately 8,500 tonnes of antibiotics – nearly a third of human consumption. Wastewater systems, designed to purify, fail to prevent these ...