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Energy production, virus defenses and toxin loading emerge as vulnerabilities in resistant bacteria

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Antimicrobial resistance is one of the world's top public health threats.

Often termed a silent pandemic, antimicrobial-resistant bacteria have caused millions of deaths annually.

Key facts

  • Often termed a silent pandemic, antimicrobial-resistant bacteria have caused millions of deaths annually.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:18 UTC.

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  1. Plasma-activated water tests show concentration matters for effective bacterial disinfection

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  3. Energy production, virus defenses and toxin loading emerge as vulnerabilities in resistant bacteria

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