Staphylococcaceae

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A deadly modern disease may have an unexpected ancient cure

Medicine

Scientists are pleased with preliminary tests for a new cure for MRSA, the deadly antibiotic-resistant infection. But it’s not a fancy new technology: The new remedy was found in an Anglo-Saxon medical book that’s more than 1000 years old.

FDA makes confusing, conflicting statements on antibiotic use in farm animals

Health & Medicine

Antibiotics losing effectiveness

Health & Medicine
The World

New superbug coming soon

Environment