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Copies of antibiotic resistance genes greatly elevated in humans and livestock

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have uncovered a key link between the spread of antibiotic resistance genes and the evolution…

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EU report shows the impact of reduced antibiotic use

According to a multi-agency analysis, a decline in antimicrobial consumption in Europe has been associated with a drop in overall…

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Business

‘Potent’ antibiotic drug boosts fight against superbugs

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…

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Marine fungi: Can water mushrooms save us from antibiotic resistance and pollution?

Microscopic marine fungi are abundant, with around 2000 species found to date Dayarathne MC et al. (2020) TAKE a walk…

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A new approach can address antibiotic resistance to Mycobacterium abscessus

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are tackling Mycobacterium abscessus (Mab) antibiotic resistance. This naturally antibiotic-resistant pathogen is becoming…

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Study provides fresh insights into antibiotic resistance, fitness landscapes

E. coli bacteria may be far more capable at evolving antibiotic resistance than scientists previously thought, according to a new…

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Study reveals surprising link between malnutrition and rising antibiotic resistance

University of B.C. researchers have uncovered startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life…

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