antibiotic

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A musical exploring the global threat of antibiotic resistance has made its London premiere, featuring a chorus of 60 NHS healthcare workers.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Testing revealed the most common species was penicillium chrysogenum, famous because it is used to produce the penicillin antibiotic but it can cause allergic reactions or infections in people with compromised immune systems.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Early findings also suggest that the antibiotic is less likely to drive resistance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

The drug is designed as a more powerful and efficient version of the widely used antibiotic vancomycin.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

The antibiotic cream slathered on her feet comes with a nice pain-numbing element, and so the scorching fire of the day before is just a burning hum.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti