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The increase of microbes resistant to antibiotics is a growing problem. These include, for example, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium which causes gonorrhea. Researchers from the universities in Konstanz and Vienna discover a new class of antibiotic that selectively targets Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These substances trigger a self-destruction program, which also operates in multi-resistant variants of the pathogen. This type of treatment could be used in an adapted form against other pathogens, so the scientists have made a real breakthrough in the fight against superbugs. The results have been published in the renowned journal Nature Microbiology.

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Fertility rates across the world have been steadily dropping since 1950. Pinpointing the reasons 鈥� despite the lack of typical causal conditions such as famine or war 鈥� is at the heart of one researcher鈥檚 work at the University of Notre Dame. Lakshmi Iyer, a professor in the Department of Economics, found that there was more to fertility rates than a simple economic or circumstantial explanation.

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A majority of Nebraskans say they are not lonely, but about a third report feeling lonely at least some of the time 鈥斅燼nd reported loneliness is higher among younger, unemployed, single and

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Experts from Michigan State University鈥檚 School of Criminal Justice at the College of Social Science are available to comment on the various forms of commonplace scams and how you can stay protected, including package delay scams, romance fraud, tax return scams and sextortion abuses.

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Polygamy 鈥� a legally or customarily recognised marriage involving three or more people 鈥� is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalise the practice without disrupting the foundations of Australian marriage law.

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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis use AI to target HIV treatment interventions to improve compliance.

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We all experience stress, but did you know it could make you look and feel older? Research from Dr. Shevaun Neupert, a distinguished professor of psychology at North Carolina State University, reveals how daily stress impacts aging鈥攁nd why a sense of control might be the key to reversing its effects.

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Male and female rats with a chronic pain condition release different amounts of dopamine when given fentanyl because of sex hormones, according to a new study from WashU Medicine. The findings might help explain why men have higher rates of opioid use and overdose deaths.

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Living with osteoarthritis not only affects a person鈥檚 quality of life but can greatly impact their spouse鈥檚 quality of life.

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Protein crystallization at the SER-CAT beamline at Argonne鈥檚 Advanced Photon Source proved key to the discovery of a new HIV vaccine candidate.

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They鈥檙e the modern way to find love according to the 323 million people who use them worldwide, but dating apps are fuelling an obsession with cosmetic surgery that may not have a happy ending.

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A longer paternity leave after the birth of a child can improve the co-parenting relationship between moms and dads in a key way, a new study finds. Researchers found that mothers were less likely to discourage fathers鈥� involvement in parenting if the dads had taken more time off after their child was born.

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A team of researchers from the University of Florida has developed an innovative handheld device for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) detection that combines paper-based sample preparation with real-time isothermal amplification.

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Researchers at The Wistar Institute鈥檚 HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center have successfully identified a new approach using natural killer (NK) cells to target and kill the HIV-positive cells that allow the virus to persist. Wistar scientists have labeled this new approach 鈥淣uKES鈥�: Natural Killer Enhancement Strategy.

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Speculum exams unnecessary for HPV screening