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A student receiving an injection in a sports hall. They are sitting in a chair next to a table and the person giving them the vaccine is wearing a face mask.
Health

Bacterial meningitis can turn deadly quickly – prompt treatment is key

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A close-up image of barnacles.
Science & Technology

Barnacle-inspired polymers could present new way to design antibiofilm materials, researchers say

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A small screen slide with antibiotic research on it.
Science & Technology

Northeastern researcher Kim Lewis develops new approach — using soil bacteria — to help accelerate discovery of new antibiotics

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
Exterior of a Chick-fil-A restaurant with the logo on the outside.
Health

Chick-fil-A is putting antibiotics back in its chicken. What does that mean for consumers?

by Cody Mello-Klein
Kim Lewis and Yu Imai in a lab
Science & Technology

New antibiotic that could treat drug-resistant infections and superbugs discovered by Northeastern microbiologist in collaboration with NovoBiotic

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
Health

Could ‘new’ antibiotic treatment prevent chronic Lyme disease?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
white pills on red background
World & National News

With pediatric medications in short supply, is it safe to split adult medications in half for children?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
ticks that can cause chronic lyme ddi
Health

Could this treatment prevent chronic Lyme disease?

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki
Northeastern Students in Chile during a Dialogue of Civilizations program
University News

Students hunt for bacteria—and amazing photos—in Chilean desert

by Greg St. Martin

Researcher develops technology to advance antibiotic discovery

by Thea Singer
Science & Technology

Researchers on fast track to combat antibiotic resistance

by Thea Singer
Science & Technology

Northeastern researchers work to keep hospital-acquired staph infections in check

by Thea Singer