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Explore our ‘Explainer’ articles, where we break down the complexities of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to deepen your knowledge, our explainer pieces provide clear, concise insights into the causes, impacts, and solutions related to AMR.
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How do bacteria actually become resistant to antibiotics?
Contrary to a common belief, antibiotic resistance is not about your body becoming resistant to antibiotics.
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A One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance
A comprehensive One Health approach addresses the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
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Explainer: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR occurs when microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the drugs designed to kill them, rendering treatments ineffective.
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How vaccines can help mitigate AMR
Next-gen vaccines targeting bacterial infections will take the pressure off antibiotics.
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AI a potential game-changer for antibiotic drug development
AI Machine Learning could potentially unblock the antimicrobial drug development pipeline.
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What pet owners need to know about antimicrobial resistance
Owners want the best for their pets, but that doesn’t mean more antibiotics.
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Australia’s edge: Minimising AMR down under
Australia is well-positioned in the global effort to combat AMR.
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Is climate change exacerbating AMR?
Higher temperatures, flooding and other natural disasters have implications for AMR.
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Why ESG and AMR are closely linked
Can we use environmental, social & governance (ESG) frameworks to understand the risks & opportunities of AMR better?
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Explainer: how does AMR happen?
Microbes are survivors, hardwired to fight back against enemies that include antibiotics.