Scientists discover the first new antibiotics in over 60 years using AI

Published on January 2, 2024

A new class of antibiotics for drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria which was discovered using more transparent deep learning models.

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Argentina reports rare human Western equine encephalitis infection

January 2, 2024
On 20 December, the International Health Regulations National Focal Point (IHR NFP) of Argentina notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of a human case of Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) infection. This is the first confirmed human case reported after more than two decades, since the last reported human cases in Argentina occurred in 1982/1983 and 1996. WEE is a rare mosquito-borne viral d

Notes from the Field: Supply Interruptions of First- and Second-Line Oral Drugs to Treat Tuberculosis During the Previous 12 Months - California, January-March, 2023

January 3, 2024
This report describes a survey among tuberculosis (TB) programs in California to assess delays and shortages of TB drugs.