Microplastics contribute to evolution of antimicrobial resistance, study finds
"This challenges the notion that microplastics are merely passive carriers of resistant bacteria and highlights their role as active hotspots for antimicrobial resistance evolution," lead study author Neila Gross, a Boston University PhD candidate, said in a press release from the American Society for Microbiology.
Bacterial slime on microplastics helps breed antibiotic-resistant superbugs, study says
Microplastics provide an excellent bacterial breeding ground that may be contributing to the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, a new study says.
How microplastics may be stoking antibiotic resistance
The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found.
Microplastics may make bacteria more resistant to antibiotics, researchers say
Bacteria exposed to microplastics can become resistant to antibiotics, a new study has found. Researchers from the US investigated how bacteria reacted when exposed to different concentrations of microplastics – small plastic pieces measuring less than five millimetres that are omnipresent in the environment and the human body.
Cigarette waste fuels antibiotic resistance
Cigarette waste may fuel antibiotic resistance, creating new health and environmental risks. Discover the hidden dangers.
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Are Antimicrobial Additives the Future of Cleanliness and Hygiene?
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Microplastics increase antimicrobial resistance
A new study shows that microplastics facilitate antimicrobial resistance, even without the presence of antibiotics.
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Experts urge action to curb antimicrobial resistance
Experts on Thursday harped on the need to combat Antimicrobial Resistance through effective stewardship programmes, collaborative efforts, and policy development.The experts said this at the ...
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Treating Male Partners Reduces Recurrence in Bacterial Vaginosis
Treating male partners in addition to women with bacterial vaginosis results in a lower rate of recurrence than treating only women.
Imbed Biosciences Announces FDA IDE Approval for Silver-Gallium Synthetic Antimicrobial Matrix Clinical Study with Human Donor Site Wounds
Imbed Biosciences ("Imbed"), a pioneer in breakthrough wound care synthetic matrix technology, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an Investigational Device ...
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Exploring the repository of de novo-designed bifunctional antimicrobial peptides through deep learning
Peptides designed by artificial intelligence restrict both drug-resistant bacteria and rapidly evolving viruses.
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Antimicrobial resistance threat rife across Europe
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a big problem in the EU. A number of bacteria are resistant to a range of key antibiotics, ...
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The skin microbiome and cosmetic products - How do they work together?
The commensal bacteria or microbiota on our skin is thought to contribute to host health, protecting the host against a range of infections, including wound healing and anti-cancer properties. In this ...
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Vaccinating poultry can reduce antibiotic resistance in meat that can transfer to people
A study has been conducted in broiler breeder flocks to assess the frequency of target bacteria, their antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to obtain a ...
Microplastics Are Fueling the Rise of Deadly Superbugs
Microplastics don’t just carry bacteria — they actively help them develop drug resistance. Researchers found that within days ...