Inside every human cell, a molecular machine quietly shreds damaged proteins to keep life running smoothly. Researchers have ...

Traditional medicines, including herbs, roots and minerals, have been used for thousands of years by cultures worldwide. These natural remedies are often passed down through generations. Today, some ...

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are poised to become a major health threat in the coming decades, but now it turns out that new antibiotics might have been inside us all along. Researchers at the ...

The natural world is full of microbes, fungi, and plants that have given us valuable medicines, like tetracyclines, penicillin, and morphine. Researchers have now identified a molecule they called ...

The medicine cabinet of the future might look surprisingly similar to your grandmother’s spice rack. As people increasingly seek alternatives to conventional medications, natural antibiotics are ...

In a recent study published in Cellular & Molecular Immunology, researchers explored the therapeutic impact of Thiostrepton (TST) on experimental colitis by examining its effects on colon inflammation ...

When we humans developed antibiotics, we escalated our evolutionary war with bacteria. And now, bacteria seem to be winning. They’re developing resistance to all our antibiotics, even colistin, an ...

Every winter, use of antibiotics surges as the public battle’s colds, coughs and other bugs. But are antibiotics always ...

Certain natural substances have antibacterial properties, including garlic, ginger, and honey. While these may be of benefit as part of a balanced diet, they are not a replacement for prescription ...