antibiotic resistance

A new study conducted by the scientists at Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR–CFTRI) found that new protein-based antimicrobials from beneficial microbes could be a better replacement for conventional antibiotics look p in the food industry.

A team of researchers from IIT-Delhi conducted a study across 20 major sewer drains and 5 prominent sites on river Yamuna in New Delhi. And what they found is a health threat we can no longer afford to ignore.

“From ancient times, curd has been used for skin and hair care. Drainage water from curd, which is usually discarded, contains a good amount of bioactive peptides which we have utilized for this therapeutic application." #Innovation #IIT

One of the highest health-care burdens from antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world is carried by India. Bugworks, a Bengaluru-based startup, is working tirelessly to find a solution to this public health crisis.