Humans have been getting infected by ancient bacteria and viruses for at least 37,000 years. Now, for the first time, ...

New research identifies key genes in "zombie" TB cells resistant to antibiotics, bringing new drugs one step closer.

Tulane University researchers have developed a new handheld TB test that significantly improves detection in people with HIV, ...

Differentiated TB care involves tailoring services to individual needs of patients. Researchers pitch it as a model that can ...

New drugs that target "zombie" tuberculosis (TB) cells are now a step closer, thanks to a new study led by the University of ...

By targeting a previously unexploited metabolic pathway essential for bacterial survival, the drug candidate may offer the ...

The proteins MmpL5 and MmpL4 are efflux transporters, critical pumps that help the pathogen M. tuberculosis grow by scavenging essential iron from the iron-deprived lung granulomas of its human host.

However, infectious diseases that were hitherto under control are re-emerging globally and the pathogens of these diseases are highly resistant to known antibiotics.

A new nanozyme-powered TB test improves detection in people with HIV, offering rapid, electricity-free diagnosis via a beetle-inspired chip.

Current tuberculosis infection tests struggle to detect the disease in those with HIV. A common co-infection, HIV can hide TB ...