Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge, involving the transfer of bacteria and
genes between humans, animals and the environment. Although multiple barriers restrict the …

The extensive use of antibiotics leading to the rapid spread of antibiotic resistance poses
high health risks to humans, but to date there is still lack of a quantitative model to properly …

Public health interventions to control the current epidemic of carbapenem-resistant
Klebsiella pneumoniae rely on a comprehensive understanding of its emergence and …

Accumulating evidence suggests that the response of bacteria to antibiotics is significantly
affected by the presence of other interacting microbes. These interactions are not typically …

Background There is concern that the microbially rich activated sludge environment of
wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) may contribute to the dissemination of antibiotic …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the Global Health challenges of the 21st century.
The inclusion of AMR on the global map parallels the scientific, technological, and …

Evolution is the hallmark of life. Descriptions of the evolution of microorganisms have
provided a wealth of information, but knowledge regarding “what happened” has precluded …

Antibiotic resistance is a global threat to public health. The use of antibiotics at sub-inhibitory
concentrations has been recognized as an important factor in disseminating antibiotic …

River ecosystems are very important parts of the water cycle and an excellent habitat, food,
and drinking water source for many organisms, including humans. Antibiotics are emerging …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing threat to global public health, and the overuse
of antibiotics in animals has been identified as a major risk factor. With high levels of …