Resistome of the human microbiome

Within the framework of a Helmholtz AI-funded project together with colleagues from the UFZ, we investigate how the human gut resistome - the collective set of antimicrobial resistances -  has evolved over the past century due to increased antibiotic use in medicine. We study the impact of dietary interventions on microbial resistance carriers, with initial data suggesting that a Mediterranean, fish-based diet increases the diversity of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This raises critical questions about their sources and potential mitigation strategies.

This is closely linked with the research field of Human Microbiomes.

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