Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Microbiology
Silent influencer: How non-antibiotics tip the microbial balance of the gut microbiome
Some human-targeted drugs can alter gut microbes, creating a favorable environment for pathogens like Salmonella to thrive.
Behind the Paper: Hepatitis B discrimination: global responses requiring global data
As we approach World Hepatitis Day on July 28 this year, it is important to bring awareness to hepatitis B, the need to work towards elimination and the impact hepatitis B has on those with lived experience.
A PurFect strategy for tuberculosis drug discovery?
Tuberculosis treatment urgently needs new drugs targeting novel pathways. Here, we present a new compound which inhibits PurF, a key enzyme in purine biosynthesis. These findings offer a promising strategy to tackle drug-resistant TB and enhance the effectiveness of current treatment regimens.
