Rising heat and drought may spur bacteria to exchange antibiotic resistance genes, with potential risks to human health.

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Tackling antibiotic resistance likely requires a multifaceted approach. Better and faster point-of-care testing, new treatments, and antimicrobial stewardship could hold promise for future control.

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A newly discovered mechanism renders antibiotic-resistant bacteria vulnerable by disabling both their individual resistance ...

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A new World Health Organization study finds 1 in 6 infections worldwide are resistant to some antibiotics, highlighting a growing threat from drug-resistant bacteria. The World Health Organization ...

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