Antimicrobial agents are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. With the rise of multidrug-resistant pathogens, there is an urgent ...

Fascinating new research shows mollusk blood proteins have strong antimicrobial properties, especially when combined with ...

fungi or protozoans to grow despite exposure to antimicrobial substances designed to inhibit their growth. Microbes can evolve antimicrobial resistance when, for example, populations are subjected ...

Staphylococcus epidermidis secrete antimicrobial substances that help fight pathogenic invaders and Propionibacterium acnes use the skin’s lipids to generate short-chain fatty acids that can similarly ...

Then, a neurotoxin kills the spider once it reaches a spot in the open. An antimicrobial substance also preserves the corpse, ...

According to experts papaya seeds should only be consumed in moderation The risks associated with overconsumption range from ...

Compounds in Komodo dragon blood could lead to the development of new antibiotics. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...