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Posted on March 18, 2017

Peer Into the Post-Apocalyptic Future of Antimicrobial Resistance

Peer Into the Post-Apocalyptic Future of Antimicrobial Resistance
The overuse of antibiotics is brewing disaster for humanity. The post Peer Into the Post-Apocalyptic Future of Antimicrobial Resistance appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on March 1, 2017

Sure, Subways Are Gross. But Antibiotics Aren’t the Answer

Sure, Subways Are Gross. But Antibiotics Aren’t the Answer
An on-demand pharmacy's New York subway ad promotes overuse of antibiotics—one of the leading causes of antibiotic resistance. The post Sure, Subways Are Gross. But Antibiotics Aren't the Answer appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on September 2, 2016

The FDA’s Antibacterial Soap Ban Is Bad News for Superbugs

The FDA’s Antibacterial Soap Ban Is Bad News for Superbugs
Antimicrobial soaps actually might exacerbate the looming threat of antibiotic resistance. The post The FDA's Antibacterial Soap Ban Is Bad News for Superbugs appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 28, 2016

That New Superbug Was Found in a UTI and That’s Key

That New Superbug Was Found in a UTI and That’s Key
Antibiotic-resistant UTIs are getting more and more common, and they could be coming from food. The post That New Superbug Was Found in a UTI and That’s Key appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on November 19, 2015

A Once Powerful Antibiotic Goes the Way of All Flesh

A Once Powerful Antibiotic Goes the Way of All Flesh

A (somewhat) premature obituary for the last line antibiotic.

The post A Once Powerful Antibiotic Goes the Way of All Flesh appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on September 21, 2015

The US Is Finally Taking Action on Antibiotic Resistance

The US Is Finally Taking Action on Antibiotic Resistance

WIRED had a chat with Martin Blaser, NYU doctor and chair of the White House's new push to save ourselves from overusing antibiotics.

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Posted on September 17, 2015

Where Antibiotic Resistance Is Worst Around the World

Where Antibiotic Resistance Is Worst Around the World

A new global report uses private lab data to fill in the gaps on antibiotic resistance.

The post Where Antibiotic Resistance Is Worst Around the World appeared first on WIRED.

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