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Antibiotics used in COVID-19 vaccine production(Post)
Antibiotics are sometimes used to control bacterial growth when producing the viruses to make vaccines. According to Anaphylaxis.org, the antibiotic Kanamycin is used during the manufacturi ...
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week(Post)Today marks the start of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (Nov 18-24) around the world. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global issue. This occurs when microbes such as bacteria, v ...
Making slime: Rare feline bacterium produces biofilm(Post)The threat of multidrug-resistant staphylococci poses a significant threat. Much attention has been given to well-known pathogens in companion animals, but rare species are gaining significance. One ...
Antibacterial Activity and Antibiotic-Enhancing Effects of Honeybee Venom against MRSA(Page)Before an active ingredient can be isolated and studied, it's not uncommon to test the bioactivity of a naturally-isolated mixture as a first step. Often collected from honey ...
Antibiotic Classification Table(Page)Antibiotic Classification and General Information Protein synthesis inhibitors Major groups: aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides General mechanism of action: Protein synthesis i ...
Biofilms and Antimicrobial Resistance(Page)What is a biofilm? A biofilm is a population of microorganisms suspended and organized within a self-produced matrix that is primarily made of polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, DNA and RNA.