Plasmids play a crucial role in the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes among bacterial cells within microbial communities. Understanding the dynamics of plasmid spread and the factors influencing it is essential for developing strategies to combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. In this study, researchers investigated whether the timing of antibiotic administration during community… Read More »
Antidepressants may Build Resistance Against Antibiotics in Bacteria
focuses on bacterial exposure of five of the most common antidepressants prescribed in Australia. The antidepressants looked at in this study are sertraline (Zoloft), escitalopram (Lexapro), bupropion (Welbutrin), duloxetine (Cymbalta), and agomelatine (Valdoxan). Advertisement Using the E. coli K-12 strain MG1655 – a typical bacterial strain known to be responsive to antibiotics – the team… Read More »
