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A revolution in how we do chemistry: Best ideas of the century

From finding new antibiotic candidates to studying the insides of cells, snapping molecules together "like Lego" has completely overhauled chemistry, and biology too

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drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria

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New antibiotic could stave off drug-resistant gonorrhoea

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The top image shows an untreated bacterium; the bottom shows a bacterium after 90 minutes of being exposed to the antibiotic

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Extraordinary pictures show what a common antibiotic does to E. coli

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The sinuses

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Go-to therapy for chronic sinus condition doesn’t work that well

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Antibiotics normally don’t increase the risk of autoimmune disorders

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Lyme disease treated with antibiotic that doesn’t harm gut microbiome

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Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria releasing DNA (blue) with antibiotic resistance genes (yellow)

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Drug-resistant gonorrhoea could be treated with a UTI antibiotic

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One course of antibiotics can change your gut microbiome for years

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Antibiotic resistance forecast to kill 39 million people by 2050

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Shewanella oneidensis bacteria. Computer illustration of Shewanella oneidensis metal-reducing bacteria. This extremophile bacteria is able to convert toxic metals and compounds, such as uranium, chromium and technetium, into water-insoluble forms. This ability could one day be used to clean contaminated ground-water.

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Engineered bacteria destroy antibiotic resistance DNA in wastewater

Wastewater is a major reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes, but modified bacteria can chop up this DNA before the dangerous microbes reach people

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Why antibiotic resistance could make the last pandemic look minor

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Martin Rees: Why challenge prizes can solve our most pressing issues

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Common antibiotics can regenerate heart cells in animals

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Kimchi and artisan cheeses can contain antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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