New screening method finds novel approaches to combat antimicrobial resistant bacteria

Published on May 2, 2025

Scientists from the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) have developed a new screening method to tackle bacterial resistance to the tetracycline class of antibiotics. The results from this method provide the starting point to develop new drugs to treat drug-resistant infections. The findings have been published in Chemical Science.
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Four Oxford researchers elected to the US National Academy of Sciences

May 2, 2025
Last week, the National Academy of Sciences in the US announced the election of 120 members and 30 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Election to membership in the NAS is a mark of excellence in science and considered one of the highest honours that a scientist can receive.

Adolescents with mental health conditions use social media differently than their peers, study suggests

May 5, 2025
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