Understanding the biology of these bacteria—such as how they synthesize their protective capsules—is essential for developing new strategies to counter antibiotic resistance. Streptococcus pneumoniae ...

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According to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS, antibiotic resistance generally stabilizes over time. This issue poses a significant public health threat, playing a role in an ...

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Antibiotic resistance tends to stabilize over time, according to a new study. Antibiotic resistance tends to stabilize over time, according to a study published April 3, 2025 in the open-access ...

Immunization programs save millions of lives every year by protecting against preventable diseases. The immune response to ...

we found that models colonized with certain health-promoting strains of bacteria strongly inhibit the growth of pathogens such as NTHi and Streptococcus pneumoniae when they are introduced.

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium commonly found in the upper respiratory tract of humans. While it can exist harmlessly in some individuals, it is also a major pathogen responsible for ...

Antibiotic resistance tends to stabilize over time, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens ...