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World AMR Awareness Week: preventing antimicrobial resistance together

Nov. 20, 2023
AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to the active ingredients, or antimicrobial agents, in medicines used to treat them.
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New insights into bacterial antibiotic resistance

May 30, 2023
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have discovered the characteristics of proteins in certain bacteria that convey antibiotic resistance.
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St. Jude approach prevents drug resistance and toxicity

March 2, 2023
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital showed an effective method to avoid activating a major cellular detoxification receptor to overcome drug resistance and toxicity...
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Study reveals how naturally occurring compound kills major drug-resistant bacteria

Oct. 28, 2022
Researchers say hydroquinine could be an effective weapon against a germ that can cause serious infections in humans, mostly hospital patients.
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International team determines structure of a key player in antibiotic resistance

Aug. 19, 2022
UTSW computational biologist uses machine learning to help determine 3D structure of Type IV Secretion System.
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CDC study highlights need for ongoing monitoring to identify emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in community settings

Aug. 2, 2022
Population-level analysis finds 10% of individuals with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales had no healthcare exposure.