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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR develops when bacteria, fungi or viruses are exposed to antibiotics, antifungals or antivirals. As a result, the antimicrobials become ineffective and infections may persist. In addition, medical interventions including surgery, chemotherapy and stem cell therapy may become impossible.
AMR is considered the biggest global threat of Health and Food Safety.
AMR Insights:
For Environmental experts, officials and other professionals who wish to prevent the further spreading of Antimicrobial resistance, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Environmental Researchers at universities and research institutes
- Environmental Experts at research and consultancy firms
- Labtechnicians at environmental quality laboratories
- Senior officials at national authorities and regulatory authorities staff
- Environmental Experts at drinking water, sewage and soil remediation companies
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27 March 2026Fate of the resistance profile of drinking water biofilm exposed to a sub-minimum inhibitory concentration of ciprofloxacin
Early research shows that biofilms in drinking water systems—such as those in pipes and filtration beds—can promote antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This study examined how low levels of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin affect multi-species biofilms in PVC pipes. Exposure to sub-inhibitory antibiotic concentrations increased total bacterial cell counts, suggesting stimulation of AMR-related responses. The biofilms were highly […]
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26 March 2026Ancient Roots and Modern Drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance: Resistance is Inevitable, but Crisis is Amplified by Human Activity
This article emphasizes that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not solely a modern phenomenon but a natural evolutionary process that has existed for millions of years, as evidenced by resistance genes found in ancient microbial genomes. However, human activities—particularly the widespread use of antibiotics in healthcare, agriculture, and industry—have dramatically accelerated the emergence and global spread […]
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26 March 2026Metagenomic sequencing reveals the abundance and diversity of antimicrobial resistant genes (ARGs) in Butuanon River, Cebu, Philippines
This study shows that rivers can act as important reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with a detailed analysis of the Butuanon River revealing 153 antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs spanning 17 antibiotic classes). Using metagenomic sequencing, the researchers found that ARG abundance and diversity increase from upstream to downstream, with notable shifts in resistance profiles along […]
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