Killing Resistant Germs: Total Synthesis Of New Antibiotic Successful

Killing Resistant Germs: Total Synthesis Of New Antibiotic Successful 

UCSD/Scripps Professor K.C. Nicoalou's group succeeded to synthesize platensomycin, an antibiotic found in mushrooms, which inhibits an important step of bacterial fatty acid biosynthesis and in this way paralyzes a broad spectrum of Gram-positive bacterial strains.

Antibiotic Resistance Genes As Emerging Environmental Pollutants 
Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) should be considered emerging environmental contaminants with more research devoted to the mechanisms by which they spread, scientists say in a report scheduled for the Dec. 1 issue of the semi-monthly ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.

Controlling Antibiotics And Antibiotic Resistance In Hospitals 
In a study of nearly 450 hospitals nationwide, researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine, Regenstrief Institute, Inc. and Roudebush VAMC report that hospitals that follow national guidelines on controlling antibiotic use have lower rates of antibiotic resistance.

AP9 Shopping Essentials Suggests Skin Care Revival and Protection for Fall 
Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) October 17, 2006 -- Cooler temperatures, wind and moisture can wreak havoc on skin.

Medicated Skin Care was One of the Strongest Performers in the UK's OTC Healthcare Market 
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Medicated Skin Care in the United Kingdom to their offering

Protection & prevention 
Lines, spots and wrinkles on the face. Now, how many women can look in the mirror and not be bothered, wonders CHIN MUI YOON.

Triax Pharmaceuticals Announces the Launch of MINOCIN(R) (Minocycline HCl) Professional Acne Care (PAC) 
CRANFORD, N.J., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Triax Pharmaceuticals, LLC announced today the launch of MINOCIN PAC, a dual approach to acne treatment.