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Minimising AMR
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Minimising AMR is an initiative of CSIRO and partners.
Visit www.amr-action.au for information on how we can mitigate the impact of antimicrobial resistance in Australia and beyond.
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#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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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.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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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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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...
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June 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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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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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.'
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June 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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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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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.
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June 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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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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@asm.org #JBacteriology
June 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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"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...

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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.
www.bbc.com
June 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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Kick off the new season with our latest issue. 😄
June 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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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...
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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.
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May 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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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:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
May 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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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
May 21, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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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
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…
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May 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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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...
Gender differences in global antimicrobial resistance - npj Biofilms and Microbiomes
npj Biofilms and Microbiomes - Gender differences in global antimicrobial resistance
www.nature.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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🧫🚀 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 🔭🧪
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...
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May 22, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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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...
A desktop computer displaying the homepage for a new AMR Report
May 22, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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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!
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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.

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How AI is informing personalised infection treatment | Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Action
Discover how AI-powered personalised treatment, using machine learning and deep neural networks, can help fight AMR.
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May 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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🆕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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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...
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May 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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iamresponsible.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.
May 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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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...
May 9, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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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.
May 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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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
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.
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April 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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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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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...
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April 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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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!😀
April 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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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
The rise of antifungal resistance
Antifungal resistance affects fewer people than antibacterial resistance, but its effects are generally more catastrophic.
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April 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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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
April 9, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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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
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.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM