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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Awaab’s Law comes into force to protect tenants from deadly damp and mould

Awaab’s Law comes into force, compelling landlords to tackle damp and mould swiftly and protect millions of social housing tenants.

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.

The science on damp and mould is settled. The UK can’t afford to wait.

We examine how the UK’s inaction on damp and mould — despite clear evidence — exposes a dangerous gap between knowledge and action.

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.

EU launches €253m one health partnership to combat antimicrobial resistance

EU launches Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (OHAMR), a €253m research and innovation programme designed to counter AMR.

Newcastle University leads UK trial to redefine sepsis treatment

Newcastle uni is leading a UK trial to test whether shorter antibiotic courses can provide safe and effective sepsis treatment.

Awaab’s Law and the boy behind it: How a two-year-old’s death from mould changed Britain’s housing rules

Spectrum Blue discusses how the death of Awaab Ishak from mould exposure exposed housing failures and led to the creation of Awaab’s Law.

Q-Field photocatalytic coatings: Turning walls into antimicrobial defenders

Spectrum Blue discusses how its revolutionary Q-Field photocatalytic coatings transform walls into active antimicrobial barriers.

AMR-EDUCare initiative smashes AMR training target across Europe

The AMR-EDUCare programme to combat AMR has exceeded expectations, training more than 5,800 healthcare professionals across Europe.

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