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In Yemen, a cholera epidemic in 2018 led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant V.cholerae strains. A study found a new plasmid in these bacteria, which conferred resistance to multiple antibiotics, including macrolides. This plasmid spread rapidly and was found in all epidemic samples by 2019. Genetic exchange and clinical macrolide use may…

It kills 7 million people a year. New research shows it also raises antibiotic resistance and is linked to cancer risks

Antibiotic resistant microbes from the soil, from aquaculture, from sewage and from hospitals can hook onto air pollution particles. A new study looks at the implications.

Spanish research centre achieves first tank-bred Atlantic bluefin as NGOs warn of poor welfare, more antibiotic use and water pollution

Deadly superbugs are unlikely to develop resistance to a new antibiotic produced by bacteria, scientists say.

Kozhikode-based Ayurveda co-op teams up with Milma to produce vet medicines, reducing antibiotic content in milk. Treats eight diseases, reduces treatment cost and anti-microbial resistance. PM Modi mentioned it in 'Mann Ki Baat'.

We urgently need new antibiotics to combat bacteria that become increasingly resistant to most clinically used antibiotics.

Scientists say antibiotic resistance could plunge us back to the dark days before penicillin.

Researchers hope it could help diagnose illnesses in youngsters faster, and tackle the overuse of antibiotics.