by TGAR Foundation | Aug 26, 2024 | General
It was only a minor injury, but a flesh-eating bacterium soon became fatal to Philip. ÖLÜDENIZ – A man who slipped at a waterfall in Turkey and suffered a small cut eventually died due to an infection of a flesh-eating superbug. 65-year-old Philip Maile was in...
by TGAR Foundation | Aug 26, 2024 | General
Bacteria are experts at evolving resistance to antibiotics. One resistance strategy is to cover their cell walls in sticky and gooey biofilm that antibiotics cannot penetrate. A new discovery could put a stop to this strategy. Antibiotic resistant bacteria are experts...
by TGAR Foundation | Aug 26, 2024 | General
Introduction: In recent years, a significant debate has emerged around the use of triclosan, a common antimicrobial agent found in various personal care products, particularly in soaps and hand sanitisers. Triclosan’s effectiveness in killing bacteria and...
by TGAR Foundation | Aug 15, 2024 | General
Exposure to bacteria in landfill sites and polluted rivers may explain prevalence among city-dwelling birds. Urban ducks and crows might offer us a connection to nature, but scientists have found wild birds that live near humans are more likely to harbour bacteria...
by TGAR Foundation | Jul 25, 2024 | General
Antibiotic stewardship is a critical aspect of our healthcare system, aimed at ensuring the effective and responsible use of antibiotics. With the rise of antibiotic resistance posing a significant threat to public health, it is imperative that we all work together...
by TGAR Foundation | Jul 24, 2024 | General
More and more multidrug-resistant bacteria are circulating in Gaza and Ukraine. These so-called superbugs do not respond to antibiotics. As a result, injuries to war victims are becoming increasingly difficult to treat, sometimes resulting in amputations or death....
