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A Disease-Fighting UN Backed by Big Pharma

A representative of big pharma calls for a UN-like compact to fight antibiotic resistance diseases in the developing world.READ»

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Plagued by Lawsuits, McAfee Founder Hunts for Cures in Belize

John McAfee, the antivirus-software pioneer, says he's lost most of his fortune -- but doesn't care. To the contrary, he now hopes to give something back by deriving antibiotics from jungle plants in Belize. Really?READ»

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Biotechs Wage War on Superbugs

With antibiotic resistance on the rise, three biotechs are developing new ways to wage war on superbugs.READ»

Antibiotics, Courtesy of Spongebob Squarepants

Resistance to antibiotics is one of the scariest byproducts of our reliance on the drugs to cure everything from ear infections to respiratory issues. But what if the solution to drug resistance is right under our ...READ»

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Fast Talk: Clean, Healthy Food

How seven execs are making the food supply cleaner, greener, and healthier. “We are effectively a hydration company, so it’s a business risk for us if water is not readily available. Right now, 84% of the water we use to ...READ»