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Silver nanoparticles show promise in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

by Samantha Murray
January 31, 2023

For centuries, silver has been known to have antimicrobial properties. New research investigated whether silver nanoparticles could amplify the effects of antibiotics on antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The study found that small amounts ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotics, Autumn Dove, Daniel Czyz, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, Nanotechnolgoy, News, Silver

UF/IFAS Researcher Aims to Improve Bacteria Treatments for Cows, Humans

by Brad Buck
August 20, 2019

University of Florida scientists believe they can develop new antimicrobials that will benefit dairy cattle and, eventually, humans by treating bacteria that normally resist antibiotics. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria take a serious toll on ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Animal Sciences Department, Antibiotics, Bacteria, Cattle, Emerging Pathogens Institute, Grant, KC Jeong

$2 million UF/IFAS study to focus on antibiotic resistance; $500,000 study on taste retention

by Brad Buck
April 17, 2015

Jeong, left, and Folta, right GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A University of Florida scientist will try to figure out how antibiotic-resistant microorganisms get into cattle. Another will study how to get tomatoes and strawberries to retain their ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Antibiotics, Environmental Horticulture, Horticultural Sciences, Kevin Folta, Shelf Life, Strawberries, Tomatoes

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