Amoxicillin and penicillin (also known as penicillin V potassium or penicillin G) are widely prescribed antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections primarily of the ears, nose, throat, urinary ...

Ramakrishnan, a distinguished structural biologist and Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2009), is renowned for his groundbreaking ...

Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, and antibiotics, designed to target bacteria, won't help. Misusing ...

In a new study published in the journal The Lancet, researchers have explored the possibility of treating acute, non-perforated appendicitis in children with antibiotics instead of surgery.

Results revealed that short-course antibiotics -- carefully tailored to individual patients' recovery -- are just as effective as traditional longer treatments in preventing death and recurrence ...

Today, antibiotics are the third largest-selling ... Another early-stage company adopting structure-based drug design of antimicrobials is Althexis (Waltham, MA). In March, Croatian pharmaceutical ...

When that happens, farmers consult with their veterinarians to determine the best treatment options. Farmers are also collaborating with researchers to develop natural alternatives to antibiotics.