antibiotic Archives

17 October 2023 Pill icons representing different antibiotic classes are seen exerting their effects on a bacterium, whose cell wall, membrane, and protein synthesis machinery (two different classes) can be seen as potential targets. Curved lines connect the pills to each other, representing synergies in drug interactions. More bacteria can be seen in the background.

Pill icons representing different antibiotic classes are seen exerting their effects on a bacterium, whose cell wall, membrane, and protein synthesis machinery (two different classes) can be seen as potential targets. Curved lines connect the pills to each other, representing synergies in drug interactions. More bacteria can be seen in the background.

Fighting antimicrobial resistance with new drug combinations

In an extensive investigation, EMBL researchers have tested over 10,000 drug combinations against some of the leading pathogenic bacteria carrying antimicrobial resistance and causing mortality.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

2023

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13 October 2021 Illustration of a community of bacteria. Pills represent an antibiotic that can be used to treat an infection, and a second drug that could protect many gut bacteria from antibiotics.

Illustration of a community of bacteria. Pills represent an antibiotic that can be used to treat an infection, and a second drug that could protect many gut bacteria from antibiotics.

Tackling the collateral damage from antibiotics

Researchers from EMBL’s Typas group and collaborators have analysed the effects of 144 antibiotics on the wellbeing of gut microbes. The study improves our understanding of antibiotics’ side effects and suggests a new approach to mitigating the adverse effects of antibiotics therapy on gut…

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

2021

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22 September 2021 Logos of EMBL and Helmholtz Association on white background, over a green-and-blue pattern in the background.

EMBL and Helmholtz Health join forces

EMBL and Helmholtz Association have signed a memorandum of understanding. The expanded collaboration of both institutions will focus on research related to health.

CONNECTIONS LAB MATTERS

2021

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1 August 2018 Global warfare between bacteria and fungi in soil. IMAGE: Hildebrand/Krolik in collaboration with Campbell Medical Illustration/EMBL