African Gut Study Reveals Urbanization Threatens Microbial Diversity

African gut study reveals urbanization threatens microbial diversity

While most gut microbiome research focuses on high-income countries, a groundbreaking study led by two scientists from South Africa is shifting that narrative. Professors from the University of the Witwatersrand, in collaboration with Stanford, have released one of the most comprehensive studies.

Meet the biologist hunting antibiotic-resistant bacteria threatening crops and livestock - Beef Central

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria pose a growing threat to food crops and livestock, but promising new methods to destroy them are being introduced by a synthetic biology researcher at Flinders University, who has been awarded a prestigious ARC Laureate Fellowship...

Urbanization increases high-risk antibiotic resistance genes and pathogenic bacteria in soil and phyllosphere microbiomes - AMR Insights

Urbanization has significantly altered land use and vegetation, impacting microbial diversity. A study examining urban soil and grass phyllosphere microbiomes revealed the lowest α-diversity of bacteria, fungi, and protists in highly urbanized areas, with an increase in antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and virulence factor genes (VFGs). High-risk ARGs pose significant vulnerability risks for human well-being. Monitoring the main source of clin…