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Scientists develop a fatty 'kryptonite' to defeat multidrug-resistant 'Super bugs'

"Super bugs," which can cause wide-spread disease and may be resistant to most, if not all, conventional antibiotics, still have their weaknesses. A team of Canadian scientists discovered that specific mixtures of antimicrobial ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jun 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Super bug researcher calls for global action

(PhysOrg.com) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) must take a tougher stance on super bugs, according to a University of Queensland infectious diseases expert.

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Apr 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Call to action: Running out of options to fight ever-changing 'super bugs'

People are dying from "super bugs" because our antibiotic arsenal has run dry, leaving the world without sufficient weapons to fight ever-changing bacteria, warn infectious disease researchers at The University of Texas Medical ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jan 28, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0




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Implanted biofuel cell converts bug's chemistry into electricity: Scientists take step toward cyborgs

An insect's internal chemicals can be converted to electricity, potentially providing power for sensors, recording devices or to control the bug, a group of researchers at Case Western Reserve University report.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jan 06, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (23) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Gift guide to the hottest smartphones and tablets

Choosing the right gadget can be hard, especially if you are unfamiliar with the mobile landscape. Many ask, "What's the best?" But priorities vary among users. You'll have to weigh those for yourself.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Bing hitches holiday hopes to Rudolph the reindeer

(AP) -- Like Santa Claus on that one foggy Christmas Eve, Microsoft has summoned Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to guide some precious cargo - a holiday marketing campaign for its Bing search engine.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers closer to the super bug puzzle

Infectious diseases specialists from Austin Health are working closely with Microbiologists from the University of Melbourne to understand how Staph is becoming resistant to all antibiotic therapies.

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Nov 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fighting fire with fire: 'Vampire' bacteria has potential as living antibiotic

A vampire-like bacteria that leeches onto specific other bacteria – including certain human pathogens – has the potential to serve as a living antibiotic for a range of infectious diseases, a new study indicates.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Oct 31, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 5 | with audio podcast

Apple 'genius' Steve Jobs dies from cancer

Suddenly, the next version of the iPhone doesn't seem so important. It's time to mourn Steve Jobs, the Silicon Valley maestro who always seemed to hit the right note as he transformed Apple Inc. into technology's ...

Technology / Business

created Oct 06, 2011 | popularity 3.1 / 5 (7) | comments 47

Acne-treating antibiotic cuts catheter infections in dialysis patients

Antibiotics can help ward off serious bacterial infections in kidney disease patients who use tubes called catheters for their dialysis treatments. But if antibiotics are used too often, "super bugs" may crop up that are ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Aug 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Samsung's Droid Charge disappoints

Samsung's Droid Charge is the latest high-end Android smartphone from Verizon. It carries a premium price - but it's not worth it.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 23, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (24) | comments 0

Doc's arthritis struggle shows illness' severity

(AP) -- Dr. Sue Zieman can almost set her watch by her disease: Twice a day, she gets a fever and the already arthritic joints in her arms and hands, legs and feet abruptly, painfully swell even more. During ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jun 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

E. coli outbreak points to gaps in US food system

(AP) -- The nasty form of E. coli hitting Europe points out gaps in the U.S. food safety system that raise concern that similar outbreaks might happen here.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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