Paper 16 August 2023

Selective pressures for public antibiotic resistance

We're thrilled to announce our new review "Selective pressures for public antibiotic resistance", where we explore how public resistance mechanisms can protect both resistant and susceptible bacteria during antibiotic treatment. We summarize how treatment strategies and ecological factors influence resistance evolution, emphasizing how susceptible bacteria can persist without the metabolic cost of resistance. Next, we apply these insights to guide the development of alternative therapies to limit resistance spread. Read the full article here.