Theme: Antibiotics resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to global public health. To reduce the risks, it is important to develop more knowledge, and to find alternative ways to combat multi-resistant infections. In connection with the World Health Organization's annual campaign – World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – we have gathered some of the research and innovation that is going on to tackle the worldwide challenge.

Antibacterial material restores the efficacy of antibiotics against resistant infections

Research from Chalmers shows that resistant bacteria can regain susceptibility to antibiotics when the treatment is combined with a material equipped with antibacterial peptides. The study shows that antibiotics can achieve a 64-fold increase in effect when used together with the material.

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High school students contribute to the fight against antibiotic resistance

High school students Marie Forsberg and Emilia Risberg who turned to Chalmers University of Technology to find a supervisor for their final high school project. Now they are exploring how to use UV light as an antibacterial aid in healthcare - and thereby combat antibiotic resistance.

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Easy-to-use tools for the detection of antibiotic resistance

The need for easy-to-use tools to identify and prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance is great. A step on the way is a new research project in collaboration between Chalmers University of Technology and Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania.

Previously unknown antibiotic resistance widespread among bacteria

A new study, from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, shows that bacteria in almost all environments carry resistance genes, with a risk of them spreading and aggravating the problem of bacterial infections that are untreatable with antibiotics.

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