Note from Justine: This guest post by Janani Hariharan provides a wonderful introduction to the hidden world of soil …
antimicrobials
Why don’t we use antibiotics for viral infections?
Have you ever felt miserable with a cold, hoping a quick antibiotic would make you feel better right away? …
Discovering New Antimicrobials From Bugs On Bugs
Imagine a world where common infections become life-threatening. This isn't science fiction. The overuse of antibiotics …
Antibiotic Resistance and Immunity
Are we building up immunity to antibiotics? The short answer is no. Bacteria are the ones becoming resistant to …