Antibiotics and herbicides: Threats behind miracles
Bárbara explores the history of herbicides and antibiotics and discusses the looming threat of resistance.
Tagged: Antibiotic resistance
The antibiotic resistance crisis: Why researchers are going back to the drawing board
Paradise lost? Oliver investigates where our reliance on antibiotics has got us and alternative research approaches for tackling antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic resistance: how do we get the threat under control?
Perrine gives us a simple explanation of the antibiotic resistance crisis and its current status.
Sowing the seeds for the plantibiotic revolution; the journey towards greener pesticides
Pesticides can have a negative impact on the environment and human health. For example, streptomycin can cause massive disruption to natural ecosystems and can encourage bacteria to develop antibiotic resistance. William Rooney explores the role of pesticides in our food and why we need alternatives.
Exploiting the Ecological Arms Race
Liam Rooney and Rebecca McHugh discuss the lesser known side of microbial co-operation and competition and how we can exploit this for our own benefit.
Glasgow Resists Antibiotic Resistance
Sara Berent discusses the rise of antibiotic resistance, and efforts made by Glasgow students to raise awareness and funds.
Proper Precautions
The discovery of a new antibiotic and how it can potentially treat a previously hard to treat STD.
Supply of Last Resort Antibiotics Dwindling
Gabriela De Sousa discusses the increasing rates of antibiotic resistance within humans and livestock.
