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An antibiotic-resistant gene originally found in bacteria from India is discovered in a remote Arctic environment, 8,000 miles away in a Norwegian archipelago. This finding highlights the rapid spread of antibiotic resistance on a global scale. Antibiotic resistance is a growing health concern worldwide, and the emergence and proliferation of antibiotic-resistant genes pose significant challenges in tracking and addressing this issue.
Saturday, 26 January, 2019