A University of Queensland study led by Bora Aska from the Sustainable Minerals Institute and School of the Environment reveals that approximately one-third of the world’s mine tailings are situated in or near protected conservation areas. These tailings, containing waste and residues from mineral processing, are stored in some of the largest engineered structures globally. […]
Several studies showcased at the recently-concluded Union Lung Health conference in Paris focused on addressing multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), ranging from child-friendly medicines to more concise regimens for adults. The Unitaid-funded BENEFIT Kids project presented four key studies aimed at bridging gaps in MDR-TB prevention and treatment for children. These studies, led by the Desmond […]
In a recent study published in Science, led by evolutionary biologist Andreas Wagner from the University of Zurich, researchers delved into the evolving landscape of E. coli bacteria and its implications for antibiotic resistance. The team experimentally mapped over 260,000 potential mutations of an E. coli protein vital for its survival against the antibiotic trimethoprim. […]
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