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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 Food professionals who wish to prevent Antimicrobial resistance in raw materials, intermediate and finished dairy, meat and other food products, AMR Insights offers selected, global information and data, specific education and extensive networking and partnering opportunities.
AMR Insights is for:
- Farmers and other agrifood primary producers
- Quality staff in Food, Dairy and Meat processing companies
- Lab technicians in contract research and analysis laboratories
- Regulatory authorities staff
- Quality staff in Retail
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16 December 2024Artificial intelligence-driven quantification of antibiotic-resistant Bacteria in food by color-encoded multiplex hydrogel digital LAMP
The study developed an artificial intelligence-driven system for quantifying antibiotic-resistant bacteria in food using a color-encoded multiplex hydrogel digital loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) system. The system uses fluorophores to generate color-specific fluorescent spots, which are then identified and quantified using a deep learning model. This technology has potential for digital quantification in the food industry.
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10 December 2024Aquaculture requires special consideration in National Action Plans for Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global issue that requires collective action. The Quadripartite collaboration of WHO, FAO, UNEP, and WOAH has developed National Action Plans (NAPs) to tackle AMR, including all antimicrobial users and sectors. Aquaculture, a diverse global industry, is particularly important due to its watery nature and rapid industry growth. To integrate aquaculture […]
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04 December 2024Tuning antibacterial efficacy against Pseudomonas aeruginosa by using green AgNPs in chitosan thin films as a plastic alternative
This study explores the use of Eucalyptus globulus leaf extracts for synthesizing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional colloidal AgNPs. The green AgNPs showed bactericidal effects at 20 μM, improved antibacterial properties of chitosan when incorporated into thin films, and could be used in food packaging to mitigate microbial contamination.
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