Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest healthcare challenges. Overuse and misuse of conventional antibiotics along with their broad spectra have triggered development of multi-drug resistant superbugs. Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a novel process for producing alternative antimicrobial agents specific for any particular...

Highly virulent strains of influenza virus are a critical public health concern with 3,000-5,000 people dying each year from influenza infection in the United States alone. Influenza is a continually evolving pathogen that develops resistance easily, including to recently approved antivirals. Rapidly diagnosing and typing influenza is essential in surveillance...