Bacterial 'Death Stars' could be tricked into destroying themselves
Researchers have discovered a network of channels inside bacterial communities which could be used to kill bacteria more quickly by...
Microbe DNA Discovery May Lead to Noninvasive Test for CF Infections
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) have higher levels of DNA from common microbes that cause CF-related infections circulating in their...
Real-world Use of Kalydeco for CF Highly Effective, Large-scale Analysis Shows
Kalydeco treatment led to fewer deaths, transplants, hospitalizations, and exacerbations in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) compared to...
Pharmac funds new cystic fibrosis medicine
New treatment for cystic fibrosis is on the horizon, one that will help young children suffering from the disorder digest their food more...
Researchers Develop Promising Antibiotic Molecule for Drug-resistant Lung Infections
A man-made antibiotic able to fight drug-resistant bacteria in the lungs with minimal toxicity to a person’s cells may be a promising...
Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network Opens Online Survey on COVID-19
The Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) has opened an online survey to better understand how the COVID-19 outbreak is...
Lung CT Scans May Help Predict Mortality Risk of IPF Patients
Lung evaluations via a CT scan might help predict the mortality risk in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients more accurately than...
AzurRx BioPharma Will Conduct Phase 2b Trial of MS1819 at TDN Clinical Sites
AzurRx BioPharma has been authorized to conduct its Phase 2b OPTION 2 clinical trial evaluating MS1819, its investigative therapy for...
International Trial Begins To Test Nitric Oxide As COVID-19 Treatment
A new, international clinical trial is underway that assesses inhaled nitric oxide as a treatment for patients with mild to moderate...
Coronavirus Update: New COVID-19 Antibiotic, WLBU2, Has Been Developed That Could Fight Lung Infecti
According to a report from The Dailymail, a new COVID-19 antibiotic has been developed that could potentially fight lung infections, such...
