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NWO funds 5 Dutch projects €4.5m to tackle antibiotic resistance

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has allocated €4.53m to five cutting-edge research projects to combat antibiotic resistance.

Combating antimicrobial resistance in the UK and worldwide

Dr Louisa Jenkin details UKRI’s key activities contributing to UK and global efforts to drive down antimicrobial resistance.

How do microplastics increase antimicrobial resistance?

Microplastics are not just pollutants but also highly complex materials that facilitate antimicrobial resistance, even without antibiotics.

Oral antibodies for prophylactic treatment of enteric infectious diseases

Learn how Immuron is developing innovative colostrum-based oral antibodies to treat infectious diseases without the use of antibiotics.

Researchers discover breakthrough in the fight against VRE infections

Researchers have discovered a promising new compound, V-161, which effectively inhibits the growth of VRE infections.

Revolutionising water disinfection with UV-C LED technology

LED UV-C Systems explores the use of efficient and sustainable UV-C LED water disinfection in a diverse range of industries.

From wastewater to wound care: How phages are found, harvested, and used

Discover how bacteriophages are sourced, refined, and used in cutting-edge treatments to combat infections and AMR.

How phage therapy can combat the global AMR crisis

Discover how phage therapy offers a revolutionary, targeted solution to combat the global antimicrobial resistance crisis.

New research project to speed up process for depression treatment

Depression treatment can be a lengthy process as everyone responds differently to medication. Find out how researchers are combatting this.

Phages in agriculture: Revolutionising crop protection without harmful chemicals

Discover how phages in agriculture offer a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides by targeting harmful bacteria.

How AI platforms can help us understand ABR and the POSTABR® era

Richard Stead, CEO of The Qures Group, discusses how different AI platforms can help us define different eras of antimicrobial resistance.

Global phage therapy market to reach $116m by 2028 amid rising AMR

Discover how the phage therapy market, valued at $116.6m by 2028, is revolutionising healthcare by addressing antibiotic resistance.

How the Global AMR Innovation Fund is leading the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Discover how the Global AMR Innovation Fund is combating antimicrobial resistance through innovation, global partnerships, and solutions.

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