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IIT Bombay study shows how TB bacteria shield themselves from antibiotics

IIT Bombay study shows how TB bacteria shield themselves from antibiotics

A new IIT Bombay-led study shows that TB bacteria change their outer fat-rich membranes to tolerate drugs, helping them survive antibiotic treatment—especially in dormant stages

03 December,2025 01:47 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
ICMR report warns of sharp rise in antibiotic resistance in Indian hospitals

ICMR report warns of sharp rise in antibiotic resistance in Indian hospitals

A new report shows a 91 pct rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Indian hospitals, driven largely by Gram-negative infections

28 November,2025 01:32 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Amoebae from Vashi creek harbour bacteria with high AMR risk

Amoebae from Vashi creek harbour bacteria with high AMR risk

Free-living amoebae in Vashi Creek, a tidal estuary in Mumbai, were found to harbour bacteria which had far higher levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a global study, including researchers from the Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

25 November,2025 01:46 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Study: India has world’s highest prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms

Study: India has world’s highest prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms

New research reveals over 80 pct of Indian patients carry multidrug-resistant organisms, placing India at the epicentre of a growing global antibiotic resistance crisis

19 November,2025 11:41 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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