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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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Escherichia Coli rendering

How do bacteria actually become resistant to antibiotics?

Contrary to a common belief, antibiotic resistance is not about your body becoming resistant to antibiotics.
A One Health approach considers how human, animal and environmental health are linked, especially in the case of AMR.

What is a One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance? 

A comprehensive One Health approach addresses the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
Antimicrobial resistance(AMR) can affect anyone, whether they take antimicrobials or not.

Explainer: What is 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.
Vaccines can limit the spread of AMR by reducing the need for antibiotics.

How vaccines can help mitigate AMR

Next-gen vaccines targeting bacterial infections will take the pressure off antibiotics.
AI could significantly speed up the drug discovery pipeline.

AI a potential game-changer for antibiotic drug development 

AI Machine Learning could potentially unblock the antimicrobial drug development pipeline.
A friendly looking dog in background, while a human hand in the foreground holds a medicinal tablet

What pet owners need to know about antimicrobial resistance

Owners want the best for their pets, but that doesn’t mean more antibiotics.
Australia is well-positioned in the global effort to combat AMR.

Australia’s edge: Minimising AMR down under

Australia is well-positioned in the global effort to combat AMR.
Climate change is already causing devastation, such as worsening bushfires and floods, but there are other implications on AMR that may not have been considered.

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?
Explainer: how does AMR happen?

Explainer: how does AMR happen?

Microbes are survivors, hardwired to fight back against enemies that include antibiotics.