Flu isn’t a bacterial condition ― both it and the flu are viral illnesses. So antibiotics, which are designed to fight bacteria and not viruses, won’t do anything for a cold or flu.

In a recent study, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, researchers found that zinc plays a vital role in how some of the world's most dangerous bacteria resist antibiotics. Eric Brown ...

Their unique outer membrane restricts antibiotic access. While diffusion porins are well-studied, the role of BON domain-containing proteins (BDCPs) in resistance remains unexplored. We analyze ...

Antibiotics are a major tool in treating illnesses caused by bacteria, but like any tool, they should be used appropriately. If they are not, the tool may not work when we really need it. The Centers ...