superbugs
08/27/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Hospital pipes, full of DNA fragments, found to be a breeding ground of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a growing cause for concern, especially in cases where it happens in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. To better understand how these organisms spread in this kind of environment, researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) collected samples from various areas of the hospital to investigate, allowing them to identify where these organisms are […]
08/02/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Superbug genes are floating around in the air of 19 global cities, warn scientists … the next global pandemic is already in the making
For many cities, air quality is a major public health concern — and new research has shown that it’s not just exhaust fumes people need to be worried about. For at least 19 global cities, genes from antibiotic resistant bacteria present a unique threat: The airborne antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) could lead the way to […]
06/04/2018
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By Edsel Cook
For when TEOTWAWKI happens: How to protect yourself from biohazards
The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) could result from pandemics of antibiotic-resistant superbugs used by terrorists. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from the threat posed by these biological hazards, as stated by a Beans, Bullets, Bandages and You article. Biohazards are harmful organic substances that […]
05/13/2018
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By Carol Anderson
220 cases of “nightmare bacteria” with antiobiotic-resistant genes recorded in 27 states
Antibiotic resistance has been an issue for years now but is still being taken too lightly by many. According to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 220 cases of “nightmare bacteria” have been found in 27 states across the U.S. These bacteria reportedly have special genes that make […]
05/08/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Agricultural waste could be contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
While there are plenty of issues within the factory farming industry, one aspect in particular could spell big trouble for us all: antibiotic overuse, and the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Literal tons of antibiotics are purchased and fed to livestock every year, around the world. Approximately 131,000 tons of antibiotics were used to treat livestock […]
03/29/2018
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By David Williams
HP launches new line of germicide-resistant computers meant for use in hospitals
The hospital environment is drastically different from the typical school or office setting, partly because of the sheer number of people that go through and interact in it each day. But the bigger reason is that there are many different sources of bacteria and viruses present inside hospitals, and germicide use is standard practice. As […]
01/06/2018
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By Russel Davis
Superbug bacteria found to DEVOUR rivals, then assimilate their genetic code to become RESISTANT to all known antibiotics
The current superbug epidemic may take a turn for the worse as recent research showed that certain bacteria not only develop resistance to antibiotics, but may also copy and assimilate characteristics from their rival microorganisms that may further strengthen their immunity. The study published in the journal Cell Reports shed light on how certain bacteria species fortify their defenses against antibiotics. Researchers at […]
01/04/2018
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By Robert Jonathan
Dangerous research to resume: Federal funding ban on “super pathogen” experiments has been lifted, opening door to bioterror attacks or pandemic accidents
Put this one in the category of “what could possibly go wrong?” The National Institutes of Health is lifting a ban on funding experiments that deliberately make germs more dangerous, albeit subject to pre-approval by a scientific panel using a risk-benefit analysis. The U.S. government imposed a funding moratorium on such research in October 2104. At […]
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