#AMR isn’t just a human health issue—it’s impacting Aussie wildlife too. 🐨🦅 Resistant bacteria are found in species like koalas, linked to human activity. Learn more in our latest article with insights from Clare Death, Wildlife Health Australia. amr-action.au/wildlife-and...

The way we talk about antimicrobial resistance #AMR could be one of the biggest barriers to action. 💊 If we want to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobials, we must first ensure people understand what’s at stake. amr-action.au/amr-language/ Feat: @evakrockow.bsky.social

Letter urges HHS to convene meeting of advisory group on antimicrobial resistance The letter from the American Society for Microbiology calls for the President's Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria to meet 'as soon as possible.' www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...

As #AMR continues to rise, the search for effective solutions has never been more urgent. One promising approach is #phage therapy—a treatment that harnesses the power of bacteria's natural predators: Read more: amr-action.au/phage/ Feat: @monashuniversity.bsky.social @phageaustralia.bsky.social

New in JB: Müller, Cserjan-Puschmann et al. explore the role of the antimicrobial peptide plectasin in targeting the gram-positive cell wall. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @asm.org #JBacteriology

"The irony is cruel. While the world tries to curb antibiotic overuse, a parallel tragedy plays out quietly in poorer nations: people dying from treatable infections because the right drugs are out of reach." Important article published on BBC News: www.bbc.com/news/article... #AMR

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By prioritising #AMR early education now, we can help conserve the effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs. This is not just a lesson for the classroom — it is a life-saving message for all Australians. 🩺🔬 Read our new article: amr-action.au/schools-coul... @monashuniversity.bsky.social

Candida auris is a rising, multi-drug resistant fungal threat across continents! Its elusive detection & treatment challenges call for urgent action. 🦠 #CandidaAuris #AntifungalResistance #InfectionControl #AMR Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

⚠️ #AMR is a global challenge. To fight it, we all must use #antibiotics responsibly to keep them effective for future generations Key strategies include: ✅ Preventing disease through vaccines & biosecurity ✅ Using antibiotics only when necessary under veterinary guidance

The UKRI's Futures AMR Network (FAN) and the PEOPLE AMR Network have announced a new joint initiative: The Early Career Researcher (ECR) AMR Mentorship Programme. Find out more and apply to be a mentee or mentor via the links in the comments. #AMR #ECRs

Antimicrobial resistance #AMR is a major #globalhealth threat. How does it vary between genders? We analyzed 14,641 open human gut #metagenomes from 32 countries to investigate gender differences in #antibioticResistance genes (ARGs). www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🧫🚀 New space microbe A new species – Niallia tiangongensis – has been discovered on hardware from the China Space Station. It can survive harsh environments and even digest gelatin. 🔗 doi.org/10.1099/ijse... #SciComm #Microbiology 🔭🧪

Want to understand the landscape of Antimicrobial Resistance #AMR research and innovation in Australia? A new reporting platform is now live, providing timely, data-driven insights to help us address key AMR challenges. 🔍 Read more and access the report: www.csiro.au/en/about/cha...

I'm excited about how AI is stepping up in the AMR fight! It’s not just helping find new drugs, now it's helping personalize antibiotic treatment, boosting survival (like in sepsis) and slowing resistance by avoiding unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotics. Huge win!

🆕Antimicrobial resistance: through the lens of research and innovation. The new AMR Lens Report sheds light on the progress, gaps, and bold ideas shaping our response. www.csiro.au/en/news/All/... #AMR #antimicrobialresistance @csiro.bsky.social @minimisingamr.bsky.social

This article makes a great point: we need to shift STI messaging away from shame/blame. Preventing AMR means preventing infections. We have the tools to stop the spread—sex ed, condoms, info—but shame and silence get in the way. The fight against AMR is a human one, and casting blame helps no one.

The standard way to identify infections in Australia often takes 2-3 days, involving lab culture. Point-of-care testing offers a alternative, reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions and minimising #AMR. Read our article featuring Pathology Technology Australia: amr-action.au/better-diagn...

This is an uplifting read. It's wonderful to hear how awareness of the impacts of AMR is spreading into the corporate sector. AMR is like an octopus. Its reach will spread into many different sectors of our society. We can't even predict the full impact it will have on our world.

Sexual health is at the frontline of the #AMR crisis. The inappropriate use of antibiotics for STIs is making them harder to treat. Profs Alex Broom and Catriona Bradshaw discuss how we can make a difference: www.amr-action.au/the-rise-of-... @sydney.edu.au @monashuniversity.bsky.social

Science teachers! If you want to prebook a place for your class to visit our upcoming large-scale pop-up shop event in the St David's Centre in Cardiff in July 2025 please get in touch! The microbial world in, on and around us - Information, demonstrations, live stage, art, games, fun. 🤒🦠🧫🔬🥼🧪👨🏻‍🏫📖🛍️

"Compared with bacteria, fungi more closely resemble human cells." This is a big problem! It makes it harder to find anti-fungals for ag that won't develop resistance in humans too. But the days of overlooking #antifungal resistance is over, so I hope we see many more developed in the future!😀

The return of #TheLastOfUs has us thinking about fungal threats, but are we prepared for the real-world challenge of antifungal resistance? Read insights from @beardsley-j.bsky.social from @sydney.edu.au in our latest article: amr-action.au/antifungal-r... #MinimisingAMR #AntifungalResistance #AMR

Approx one-third of antimicrobial prescriptions in Australia are unnecessary, fueling antimicrobial resistance. Our new guest article for @minimisingamr.bsky.social explores how changing clinical practices can help tackle AMR. ARTICLE: amr-action.au/evolving-cli... EVOLVE: racp.edu.au/evolve/home

Tackling #AMR requires a multi-faceted approach, and that includes the crucial role of investors. Read our article featuring insights from Alphinity Investment Management and the Access to Medicine Foundation: amr-action.au/amr-risks-an... #AntimicrobialResistance #Investment

Precision medicine for #AMR is making real progress. BiomX's BX211 phage therapy for diabetic foot osteomyelitis (S. aureus) just hit a major milestone in Phase II. Significant ulcer reduction over 91 days. #PhageTherapy #Biotech #InfectiousDisease www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/preci...

Approximately one third of antimicrobial prescriptions in Australia are considered unnecessary and contribute to the spread of #AMR. Improved clinical prescribing is crucial to addressing this issue. Read our guest article from @theracp.bsky.social: amr-action.au/evolving-cli... #minimisingAMR

“It was great to see $20 million announced recently for more local manufacturing of intravenous fluids, but we need more of this kind of investment" said PRACP Professor Jennifer Martin. Read our media release and find out more on the Budget announcements we welcome. www.racp.edu.au/news-and-eve...

Florida health system reports increase in Candida auris infections Hospital researchers say the observed increase in clinical cases of the multidrug-resistant fungus mirrors national trends. www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...

The Dutch Research Council is funding 5 projects with €4.53 million to develop new antibiotics and tackle #AMR. These initiatives use AI-driven discovery, safer drug formulations, and alternative therapies, uniting universities, hospitals, and industry. www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/nwo-funds-5-...

A personalised treatment approach, aided by #AI technologies, is now being explored in infectious disease – particularly bacterial infections – to not only improve the outcomes of treatment but also reduce the risk of #AMR emerging. amr-action.au/ai-is-inform... @chris-f-carson.bsky.social

Early-stage antibiotic discovery happens mostly in academia, but limited funding and expertise hinder its translation into preclinical development. In her REVIVE @gardp.bsky.social article, Olga Genilloud explores solutions to these issues. 🔗 Read more: revive.gardp.org/how-can-we-c...

AI Machine Learning could potentially unblock the antimicrobial drug development pipeline and help us find the antibiotic needle in the haystack. amr-action.au/ai-a-potenti... @luispedrocoelho.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social #minimisingAMR #AMR #antimicrobialresistance #AI

Australia could benefit from the potential of nano-antimicrobial particles to increase the effective lifespan of current and new antimicrobial medicines, which could help minimise the impact of antimicrobial resistance. #AMR amr-action.au/can-nano-ant...

This Saturday marks #InternationalWomensDay. To recognise and celebrate the contributions by women to the urgent global challenge of antimicrobial resistance, CSIRO and @fleminginitiative.bsky.social have co-designed the 'Trailblazers in AMR' programme: www.fleminginitiative.org/post/amr-tra...

Extreme weather events significantly influence the movement of bacteria and viruses, contributing to the development and spread of #AMR. Increased flooding and climate-driven migration could accelerate this threat. amr-action.au/is-climate-c... #MinimisingAMR #Floods #TropicalCycloneAlfred

Antimicrobial Resistance #AMR is a term most people have never heard of before yet it's a global health crisis Our charity, #theAMRnarrative has created a 90-second explainer video to help you grasp the basics youtu.be/S_0XQ5LhA6o?... #AntibioticResistance #AntimicrobialResistance #GlobalHealth

Our March issue is now online: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Our journal is #OpenAccess, so you are free to explore all of our content. But these hashtags offer a flavour: #malaria #HIV #Helicobacter #AMR #influenza #microbiome #Salmonella #typhoid #cholera #Vibrio #IDSky #ClinMicro #OA

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Ensuring access to last-resort antibiotics is critical, especially for smaller nations. Exploring collaborative approaches like pooling resources with regional neighbours could be one way of maintaining a stable supply chain. amr-action.au/pooling-reso... @who.int @gardp.bsky.social #AMR

Abstract submissions for #ASM2025 are now open! Get your abstracts in now!!

Owners want the best for their feathered or fur babies, but more antibiotics for sick animals doesn’t equal more love, nor better treatment. Here’s how pet owners can join the fight against #AMR. amr-action.au/pet-owners-n... @sydneyuni.bsky.social #antimicrobialresistance #antibioticresistance

“Every blast is an open wound, and every open wound is an infection.” War zones are breeding grounds for antimicrobial resistance #AMR which can spread through populations and around the globe. amr-action.au/war-breeds-d... Republished from @theconversation.com #AntimicrobialResistance #Gaza #War

Could AI and Machine Learning unblock the antimicrobial drug development pipeline - and help minimise the impact of antimicrobial resistance? www.amr-action.au/ai-a-potenti... #MinimisingAMR #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #AI

Of nearly 50000 deaths attributed to #cancer in Australia in 2022, infection is a leading cause of mortality. #AMR is a significant threat, endangering the lives of cancer patients, and other patient groups including those suffering from chronic UTIs. amr-action.au/amr-the-comm...

Timely reminder of the #WHO agenda for actions to address critical knowledge gaps that hinder the global response to AMR: “With just 5 years left to achieve the 𝗦𝗗𝗚𝘀, we urge the global research community, governments, and funders to intensify research efforts…” www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

In The Lancet Series on #AMR published in 2024, experts led by OHT found deaths due to AMR in LMICs could be reduced by 750,000 a year with preventive measures we already know. #WASH #Vaccines #IPC Read more here: onehealthtrust.org/publications...

🦠 How can public engagement tackle AMR? Nature Communications highlights the critical role of public engagement in combating AMR. AMR is a pressing global health challenge & we agree there is a need for localised and inclusive approaches to achieve meaningful outcomes. 📖 bit.ly/4juQt0S

While the mortality rates of cancers and heart disease are critical drivers of funding, prevention programs and advocacy, #AMR mortality remains a trickier proposition, in #Australia at least. amr-action.au/why-dont-we-... #MinimisingAMR #AntimicrobialResistance