Minimising AMR

Australia's native wildlife and AMR If you have any doubts that a true One Health response to AMR is needed, then consider how the phenomenon is already showing up in Australia’s native fauna.

#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.

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The language of antimicrobial resistance Despite its importance, the term ‘AMR’ fails to resonate with the public, limiting its power to drive behaviour change. New research is revealing how language itself may be one of the biggest barriers...

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/

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Letter urges HHS to convene meeting of advisory group on antimicrobial resistance The letter from the American Society for Microbiology and 40 other groups calls for the President's Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria to meet 'as soon as possible.'

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.'

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Phage therapy holds promise for combating AMR As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) increases, phage therapy offers promise not only as a treatment for antibiotic-resistant infections, but also as a potential alternative to antibiotics themselves.

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/

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New in JB: Müller, Cserjan-Puschmann et al. explore the role of the antimicrobial peptide plectasin in targeting the gram-positive cell wall.
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Superbugs thrive as access to antibiotics fails in India Antibiotics are overused by some and out of reach for others - fuelling resistance and leaving deadly gaps in care.

"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:
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Kick off the new season with our latest issue. 😄

Schools could be the first line of defence against AMR Education is a powerful tool in the fight against AMR, a looming public health crisis in which drugs are increasingly ineffective.

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...
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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:
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⚠️ #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

Fill | FAN & PEOPLE AMR Network: Early Career Researcher (ECR) AMR Mentorship Programme: Mentee Background and Purpose: The ECR Mentorship programme, established by the Futures AMR Network (FAN) and PEOPLE AMR Network, aims to cultivate a new generation of world-class AMR researchers equipped…

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

Gender differences in global antimicrobial resistance - npj Biofilms and Microbiomes npj Biofilms and Microbiomes - Gender differences in global antimicrobial resistance

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...

Niallia tiangongensis sp. nov., isolated from the China Space Station Understanding the characteristics of microbes during long-term space missions is essential for safeguarding the health of astronauts and maintaining the functionality of spacecraft. In this study, a G...

🧫🚀 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.

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#SciComm #Microbiology 🔭🧪

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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 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats to global health. But Australia’s research and innovation sector is fighting back. The new AMR Lens Report sheds light on the progress, ga...

🆕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/...
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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.

Couldn't have summarised it better ourselves!

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...

Glad you liked it, and thank you for sharing. Engaging with the corporate sector and investors is key to increasing action on AMR.

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.

The rise of untreatable superbugs in sexually transmitted infections Sexual health is at the frontline of the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are some of the most common diseases worldwide.

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

Exciting times! 📢 — Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us At the end of June 2025 we will be opening a large “Pop-up Science Shop” in Cardiff Learn about infection, hygiene and untreatable ‘superbugs’ that are resistant to our medicines. We will take ov...

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.

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"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 rise of antifungal resistance Antifungal resistance affects fewer people than antibacterial resistance, but its effects are generally more catastrophic.

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...
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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

AMR-related risks and opportunities for investors | Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Action The IAAMR statement outlines seven recommendations that include science-based guidance, stewardship and equitable access to antimicrobials.

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:

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#AntimicrobialResistance #Investment

91 Days Later: BiomX’s Phage Fights Off Diabetic Bone Infection in Phase II CEO Jonathan Solomon explains the significance of BX211—a phage therapy for diabetic foot osteomyelitis—in developing a new precision medicine modality.

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...

Evolving clinical practice to curb antimicrobial resistance 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.

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...

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“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.
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