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- 1University of Kansas Wins $5.8 Million NIH Grant to Fight Antibiotic Resistance▼University of Kansas Lands $5.8 Million NIH Grant to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
The University of Kansas has received a $5.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support research into combating antibiotic resistance. The funding will advance efforts to develop new approaches against drug-resistant bacteria, a growing global health threat that limits treatment options for common infections.
- 2Colombian Mosquitoes and Sand Flies Carry Hidden Viruses and Resistance Genes●Hidden Viral Worlds and Antibiotic Resistance Genes Found in Colombian Mosquitoes and Sand Flies
Researchers in Colombia have identified previously unknown viruses and antibiotic resistance genes in mosquitoes and sand flies, revealing that these disease-carrying insects host far more microbial life than expected. The findings suggest the insects could play a role in spreading antimicrobial resistance, adding a new dimension to concerns about mosquito-borne disease in the region.