
Rise in Malaria Rates, Drug Resistance Tied to Climate
At AAAS, a researcher describes how treating more people for the mosquito-borne parasite could lead to more resistance to drugs

Rise in Malaria Rates, Drug Resistance Tied to Climate
At AAAS, a researcher describes how treating more people for the mosquito-borne parasite could lead to more resistance to drugs

Rx for Pricey Drugs: Assistance Programs and Bargain Prices
Drugmakers and retail chains offer meds at bargain prices. But are they worth it?


A New Strain of Drug-Resistant Staph Infection Found in U.S. Pigs
If the newly arrived European strain leads to disease in humans, it would further complicate the struggle against antibiotic-resistant MRSA

A Report from the Russian Front in the Global Fight against Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Can the campaign against MDR-TB in Russia help curb the global epidemic?

Antibiotic Resistance: Blame It on Lifesaving Malaria Drug?
Resistance to ciprofloxacin has emerged in people without access to the antibiotic, but who have taken a related antimalarial

Fighting Killer Worms
Bloodsucking worms called schistosomes are among the world's most worrisome human parasites. A new genome sequence and powerful genetic tools promise to help crack their secrets

Fasting May Bolster Healthy Cells' Resistance to Chemo Toxins
Starving healthy cells helps to differentiate them from tumor cells, a trick that could make cancer treatments more effective

Disrupt an Enzyme, Destroy Drug-Resistant Superbugs
New method prevents the transfer of antibiotic resistance (killing the stronger bacteria in the process)

Second-Generation HIV Drug Treats Resistant Virus
"Second coming" of HIV cocktails may slow the spread of drug-resistant virus

New Assay Test Exposes Tiny Pockets of Drug-Resistant HIV in the Blood
Detection technique may pave the way for a more tailored treatment that delays the onset of drug resistance

Superbug Gained Resistance from Neighboring Bacteria

Agricultural Antibiotic Use Could Contribute to Drug Resistance