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AvantGuard’s AVA-003: A new front in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

AvantGuard’s AVA-003 compound offers a proactive solution against antimicrobial resistance, targeting pathogens with sustained activity.

mRNA therapy shows potential to combat antibiotic-resistant infections

New findings show that in preclinical studies in the lab, a new therapy slowed the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Growing levels of microplastics contribute to AMR, study finds

New research from Plymouth Marine Laboratory shows that antimicrobial-resistant bacteria colonises microplastics in the natural environment.

Combatting AMR: The potential of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus as a ‘living antibiotic’

Simona Huwiler discusses the potential of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus, a predatory bacterium, to address the growing concern of AMR.

From discovery to solutions: McGill’s multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to combating antimicrobial resistance

Explore how McGill University’s AMR Centre unites diagnostics, surveillance and prevention, and therapeutics research.

GSK and Fleming Initiative launch £45m initiative to slow resistance to antibiotics

GSK and the Fleming Initiative launch six Grand Challenges to combat resistance to antibiotics and accelerate global solutions to AMR.

Government invests more than £74m in UK life sciences for cutting-edge innovations

Funding for UK life sciences could manufacture medicines and transform spent nuclear fuel into the next generation of cancer therapies.

UK achieves record low sales of veterinary antibiotics

UK sales of veterinary antibiotics hit a record low, reflecting a decade of progress in reducing antimicrobial resistance.

UKHSA revives Andi Biotic campaign to boost AMR awareness

UKHSA’s Andi Biotic campaign returns to World AMR Week to raise AMR awareness and encourage responsible antibiotic use.

Antibiotic-resistant infections are on the rise, UKSHA warns

UKSHA data indicates that the total number of antibiotic-resistant infections in 2024 averaged nearly 400 newly reported cases per week.

Investigating AMR in wastewater

Dr Amy Pruden and her team emphasise using wastewater surveillance to link antibiotic prescriptions to resistance genes.

Superbugs and conflict: Ukraine’s struggle is Europe’s warning

Henry Skinner, PhD, CEO of the AMR Action Fund, reflects on how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated the issue of AMR.

World AMR Awareness Week: Protect our present, secure our future

WAAW 2025 underscores the need to take united action to address AMR, as it is already harming our health, food systems, and environment.

Warwick antibiotic discovery offers new hope against drug-resistant bacteria

University of Warwick and Monash University have uncovered a powerful new antibiotic, offering fresh hope against drug-resistant bacteria.

How the University of Southampton’s phage therapy research is combating antibiotic resistance

Dr Franklin Nobrega of the University of Southampton reveals how his team’s latest research is pushing phage therapy forward.

AMR Action Fund: Changing our approach to antibiotics

Henry Skinner of the AMR Action Fund, illustrates the true picture of the threat of AMR and work to change the way society values antibiotics.

Advancing global and environmental health research in Canada

Discover how the Global and Environmental Health Lab at York University is addressing global and environmental health research in Canada.

Global resistance to antibiotics reaches alarming levels, WHO warns

WHO warns that one in six infections worldwide is now resistant to antibiotics, highlighting the urgent need for global action.

“Too good to be true?” How Q-Field keeps rooms safer from bacteria

Discover more about the revolutionary Q-Field coating, which is designed to act as an antimicrobial for more hygienic surfaces and practices.

PACE launches £6M funding drive to combat resistant bacterial infections

PACE has initiated its third £6M funding round to support innovative solutions tackling resistant bacterial infections and AMR.

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