Opinions in WAAW
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OpinionAntimicrobials for an Antimicrobial Resistant World
The fight against AMR will require innovation, collaboration, and a fundamental shift in perspective – but it’s a fight we can win.
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OpinionSwimming upstream: the microbial marathon in salmon farming
Is it acceptable to prioritize production over welfare?
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OpinionAntimicrobial chemotherapy - which direction now?
The answer to antimicrobial resistance might not be the continual discovery of new antibiotics - but judicious use of the antibiotics and insights into antibiotic producing organisms we have already discovered.
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OpinionBacterial pathogens are like cancer, and should be treated as such – with precision
What lessons can be learned about AMR from the development of cancer treatments?
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OpinionSwimming with superbugs: the hidden threat in freshwater environments
AMI One Health Advisory Group member Elitsa Penkova delves into the growing antimicrobial resistance threat facing wild swimmers connecting with nature in rivers and lakes.
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OpinionThe role of AI in improving microbiology
What are the benefits and drawbacks of a technology that holds such promise?
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OpinionDoes the world need another antibiotic?
Barriers, opportunities and alternatives in the fight against AMR.
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OpinionMe, my microbes and I: rethinking antimicrobial stewardship and personal health education
Research into, and therefore general understanding of women’s health and disease, has been under funded and taboo for a long time.
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OpinionCould deep sea mining destroy the treasure trove of biomedical compounds yet to be found?
The idea of DSM has been proposed, backed by countries such as the UK, France, Germany, Spain, USA and China in the search for metals such as iron, manganese, copper, zinc, lead, nickel and rare metals.
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OpinionShould bacteriophages be included in the environmental surveillance of risks associated with antimicrobial resistance?
The contribution of phage to environmental antibiotic resistance should not be underestimated.