Six key developments in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Some strains of gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae; orange) are resistant to several antibiotics.Credit: Science Photo Library Global map of resistance genes in livestock manure reveals their risk to human health Livestock farming relies heavily on antibiotics, and manure contains drug-resistant bacteria that can infect people. A study led by researchers at China’s Northwest A&F University in…

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Conor Benn refused to fight three world champions says Hearn: “He knows his limitations”

Eddie Hearn has claimed that Conor Benn rejected three world title opportunities before inking a deal with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. It was announced in February that ‘The Destroyer’ had signed a one-fight agreement with the new promotional outfit, ending his working relationship with Matchroom Boxing. This followed his successful revenge mission against Chris Eubank…

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Supreme Court will decide Labor secretary's power over visa infraction fines 

The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to take up if the Labor secretary needs to go to federal court to impose massive fines against employers for breaching agricultural visa rules.   The government uses an in-house process and it petitioned the justices to review it after a lower court deemed the setup unconstitutional. A decision is likely by next year.  Solicitor General D. John Sauer called it a “quintessential case” that warrants the justices’ attention.  “By any metric, barring the……

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