A resistance gene contains the information for the production of a protein that makes an antibiotic ineffective and hence confers resistance against an antibiotic to a pathogen.
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Resistance genes are usually found on a ring-shaped piece of DNA, the plasmid. Like this, they can easily be passed on from one bacterium to another. Plants can possess resistance genes as well. They are usually directed against herbicides and pests.
Animal studies indicate that prenatal contact with antibiotics can affect the early development of intestinal flora and lead to serious long-term health problems in offspring. In a pilot study
The DZIF working group "Antibacterial Vaccines and Diagnostics Development" (ACTIVATE) led by Alexander Klimka develops active and passive vaccines against bacterial pathogens and antibody-based rapid tests to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) ...
The intestine of a healthy person contains hundreds of different bacteria that provide efficient protection against infections. However, if the equilibrium of this community, known as the microbiota
