Plants produce a cornucopia of exquisitely toxic chemicals to attack essential metabolic functions of any microbe or animal that would attempt to use them as food.

Mar 9, 2010 - Art Ayers

Lantibiotics are antibiotic molecules produced by bacteria. The most well-known lantibiotic, nisin, is used as a natural food preservative.

Feb 21, 2010 - Christie Bailey

Prevent, or at least minimize the severity of illness for the cold and flu season by boosting the immune system naturally.

Oct 28, 2009 - Brenna Coleman

Thyme leaf, thyme oil, and its derivative compound thymol are effective natural antimicrobial agents. It has been used historically and is verified by modern research.

Jan 23, 2010 - Christie Bailey

Antibiotics are important for curing many illnesses while good bacteria in the intestines helps to keep the immune system strong. Can the body find a healthy balance?

Aug 28, 2009 - Deanna Lynn Sletten

Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus feasts on disease causing gram negative bacteria, making them potentially useful as 'living antibiotics'.

Jul 1, 2009 - Jitesh Iyer

The future of fighting common infections may be in the development of new antibiotics or in the combination of antibiotic and non-antibiotic drug therapies.

Apr 11, 2009 - Uni Blake

Superbugs or antibiotic resistant bacteria are a frightening endangerment to human health and antibiotic use in animal feed has been linked to the problem.

Feb 11, 2011 - Ron Wiebe

Bacterial infections are evolving every day. The current use of antibiotics in society is profoundly sabotaging efforts to win the war with these organisms.

Feb 18, 2012 - Sandra Markcrow

Streptomyces strains have produced many of the antibiotics known to humans as a result of their competition against other soil microorganisms.

Feb 12, 2011 - Helga George

Although antibiotics are vital in the battle against illness, there are proven reasons why they should not be prescribed for every minor ailment.

Apr 11, 2011 - Tracey Bisdee

Your child may not need antibiotics to effectively treat an ear infection. In fact, researchers say they can lead to distressing side effect in some kids.

Nov 17, 2010 - Karen Gaskell

Amoxicillin is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic in dogs and cats and is frequently prescribed when canine or feline bacterial infections are diagnosed.

Feb 20, 2010 - Lorie Huston

The mechanisms of inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis become clearer each year. The recent Nobel Prize in Chemistry rewarded the clearer understanding of ribosomes.

Oct 12, 2009 - Donald Reinhardt

This perfect New Years Eve party dish is easy and sure to please.

Dec 29, 2010 - Charles Hisey

Beetroot is back in fashion - thanks to the freshly-grown organic kind. To celebrate this nutritious and versatile vegetable, try out this yummy dip!

Jun 29, 2010 - Lesh Karan

The inspiration for this roasted vegetable dip came from one of the Barefoot Contessa recipes Ina Garten demonstrated the other night on the Food Network.

Mar 16, 2007 - Stephanie Gallagher

Lucky Dip Plotting can be a fun writing exercise or a legitimate way for a writer to kick-start a book. If nothing else is working, it might be just the magic needed!

Sep 9, 2009 - Marg McAlister

Make this beautiful pumpkin and Gruyere cheese dip along with a cool basil and lemon dip. Add good crusty bread and crispy white or sweet potato wedges for dipping.

Dec 15, 2008 - Vicki F. Chavis

A dog's staph infections can be difficult to heal, resulting in chronic skin problems. Learn about antibiotic therapy for staph and MRSA symptoms in dogs.

Mar 15, 2011 - Mia Carter