Bacteria use chemical harpoons
Breakthrough discovery of bacterial “chemical harpoons” is a major step in understanding infections.
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Researchers find Achilles’ heel in drug-resistance bacteria
A team of scientists from the University of St Andrews and University of East Anglia have made a major breakthrough in the race to solve antibiotic resistance.
£2 million to boost critical St Andrews research
Wellcome Trust award will fund research aimed at developing new therapies to tackle drug resistant bacteria
Breakthrough in fight against superbugs
Scottish research could help combat infectious diseases.
Superbugs cured by bullfrogs?
University of St Andrews researchers identify potential cure for MRSA.
Superbugs cured by bullfrogs?
Scientists have found a possible cure for MRSA from an unlikely source - American bullfrogs.
Discovery boosts fight against infection
A breakthrough by an international research team led by scientists from the University of St Andrews could help fight deadly bacteria responsible for diseases like meningitis, blood disorders and hospital-acquired infections.
Study aims to halt superbug threat
A University of St Andrews scientist has been awarded Wellcome Trust funding to prevent people falling victim to "superbugs" in hospital.