ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE GENES

Jun 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Tire Rubber Trash: A Hidden Threat to Our Environment

Tire crumb rubber is a big part of our environment. It's in playgrounds, sports fields, and even roads. But did you know it might be spreading antibiotic resistance? This is a serious issue. Phages, or viruses that infect bacteria, can spread antibiotic resistance genes. These genes make bacteria tough to kill with antibiotics. Tiny bits of tire rubber, called microm...

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Apr 10 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Threat in Farm Waste

Farm waste is not just about the smell or the mess. It's a big deal for our health. There's a lot of talk about antibiotic resistance. This is when bacteria learn to beat the drugs meant to kill them. It's a real worry for doctors. But did you know that farm waste plays a big role in this problem? There are two types of antibiotic resistance genes in farm waste...

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Mar 24 2025HEALTH

Superbugs Strike: The Double Trouble in Greek Hospitals

In the world of healthcare, bacteria are always finding new ways to outsmart the medicines that fight them. One such bacteria, Klebsiella pneumoniae, has recently made headlines. This bacteria has been found in a patient in a Greek hospital. It is resistant to every known antibiotic. This is a serious issue. This bacteria carries two powerful weapons: NDM-1 and VIM-1...

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