Tag: antimicrobial_resistance
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Mobile Lab Uncovers Evolving Drug Resistance in Galápagos Waters
Penn researchers deployed a mobile lab in the Galápagos, finding multi-drug resistant bacteria in wastewater hot spots. These bacteria are reorganizing genes, potentially creating new, uniquely resistant strains, raising concerns for public health and the ecosystem.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMedical ScienceEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationSocial Issues GalápagosAntimicrobial ResistanceWater QualityMobile LaboratoryBacteriaMicrobiologyEnvironmental Science
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Mobile Lab Uncovers Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria in Galápagos Waters
Penn researchers deployed a mobile lab in the Galápagos, uncovering multi-drug resistant bacteria in wastewater hot spots. The bacteria are reorganizing resistance genes, posing a risk for new, uniquely resistant strains.
Science & TechnologyHealthWorldMedical ScienceEnvironmentEducationLatin AmericaSocial Issues University of PennsylvaniaGalápagosAntimicrobial ResistanceWater QualityMobile LaboratoryMicrobiologyNatural Sciences
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Penn Initiatives Tackle Global Challenges in Sustainability and Health
University of Pennsylvania students lead global sustainability efforts while engineers develop an AI tool to accelerate antibiotic discovery, addressing critical worldwide issues.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentEconomySocial Issues University of Pennsylvaniasustainabilitystudent consultingantibiotic discoveryantimicrobial resistanceglobal health