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Biotechnologist Dr. Anja Worrich and her team are researching the transfer of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from animals to the environment and potentially back to humans. Since antibiotics are used in animal husbandry, the widespread usage leads to significant problems with antibiotic resistance. Worrich's research focuses on understanding how these bacteria spread through soil and plants, through the application of animal manure.
Their findings show that antibiotic-resistant genes are not only found in the soil but also in plant roots and leaves, posing a potential risk to human and animal health. The team is investigating ways to prevent the spread of resistance by stimulating the soil microbiome with alternative plant growth strategies. As part of a broader "One Health" approach, Worrich emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, and the importance of bridging gaps between environmental science, human med…...more
Biotechnologist Dr. Anja Worrich and her team are researching the transfer of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from animals to the environment and potentially back to humans. Since antibiotics are used in animal husbandry, the widespread usage leads to significant problems with antibiotic resistance. Worrich's research focuses on understanding how these bacteria spread through soil and plants, through the application of animal manure.
Their findings show that antibiotic-resistant genes are not only found in the soil but also in plant roots and leaves, posing a potential risk to human and animal health. The team is investigating ways to prevent the spread of resistance by stimulating the soil microbiome with alternative plant growth strategies. As part of a broader "One Health" approach, Worrich emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, and the importance of bridging gaps between environmental science, human medicine, and veterinary medicine.
Further information about Dr Anja Worrich: https://www.ufz.de/index.php?de=38744
German version of the portrait: • UFZ-Biotechnologin Dr. Anja Worrich im Por...
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