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Researchers find superbug gene in three cases

Researchers find superbug gene in three cases

An alarming new superbug gene that makes bacteria resistant to a last-resort antibiotic has been detected in Canada, Canada Journal has learned. The gene, called MCR-1, produces an enzyme that makes bacteria invincible to colistin, a highly toxic antibiotic used only when all other drugs have failed. A study published in the British Medical Journal “The Lancet” says the superbug ... Read More »

Teen charged with murder of mother Rosie Sanchez, boyfriend Anderson Nunez in NYC apartment, Report

Teen charged with murder of mother Rosie Sanchez, boyfriend Anderson Nunez in NYC apartment

Police say a 15-year-old girl murdered her mother Rosie Sanchez and her mother’s boyfriend Anderson Nunez inside their Brooklyn apartment. According to New York’s ABC station, the teen — whose identity has not been released — was charged with two counts of second-degree murder after she implicated herself during questioning. The victims were identified as the suspect’s mother, Rosie Sanchez, ... Read More »

Britney Spears: Star suffers concert mishap (Video)

Britney Spears suffers concert mishap (Video)

Pop star Britney Spears has kicked off 2016 by having a clumsy little mishap. Singer Britney Spears was literally stuck atop a tree after suffering a stage malfunction during her concert on Saturday. The 34-year-old pop star is currently performing shows as part of her Las Vegas residency series Britney: Piece of Me and when she graced the stage over ... Read More »