This is a Bacteria news story, published by EurekAlert!, that relates primarily to AMR news.
For more Bacteria news, you can click here:
more Bacteria newsFor more biology news, you can click here:
more biology newsFor more news from EurekAlert!, you can click here:
more news from EurekAlert!Otherweb, Inc is a public benefit corporation, dedicated to improving the quality of news people consume. We are non-partisan, junk-free, and ad-free. We use artificial intelligence (AI) to remove junk from your news feed, and allow you to select the best science news, business news, entertainment news, and much more. If you like biology news, you might also like this article about
gut microbiome. We are dedicated to bringing you the highest-quality news, junk-free and ad-free, about your favorite topics. Please come every day to read the latest Bacteria exchange AMR genes news, gut bacteria news, biology news, and other high-quality news about any topic that interests you. We are working hard to create the best news aggregator on the web, and to put you in control of your news feed - whether you choose to read the latest news through our website, our news app, or our daily newsletter - all free!
gut microbiome healthEurekAlert!
•
84% Informative
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat.
Bacteria exchange AMR genes in the gut via circular genetic material called plasmids.
Researchers in Iowa report that transmission of some AMR plasids may be inhibited by zinc.
Stopping the transfer without killing microbes may help reduce AMR without disrupting the gut microbiome.
VR Score
91
Informative language
96
Neutral language
44
Article tone
semi-formal
Language
English
Language complexity
65
Offensive language
not offensive
Hate speech
not hateful
Attention-grabbing headline
not detected
Known propaganda techniques
not detected
Time-value
long-living
External references
1
Source diversity
1
Affiliate links
no affiliate links