# In focus: antibiotics resistance

**Source**: https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/subjects-in-focus/in-focus-antimicrobial-resistance-amr/
**Parent**: https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/press-and-media/

## Antibacterial material restores the efficacy of antibiotics against resistant infections

Research from Chalmers shows that resistant bacteria can regain susceptibility to antibiotics when the treatment is combined with a material equipped with antibacterial peptides. The study shows that antibiotics can achieve a 64-fold increase in effect when used together with the material.

[Read the full article](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/k-antibacterial-material-restores-the-efficacy-of-antibiotics-against-resistant-bacteria/)

## High school students contribute to the fight against antibiotic resistance

High school students Marie Forsberg and Emilia Risberg who turned to Chalmers University of Technology to find a supervisor for their final high school project. Now they are exploring how to use UV light as an antibacterial aid in healthcare - and thereby combat antibiotic resistance.

[Läs hela nyheten](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/mc2-high-school-students-contribute-to-the-fight-against-antibiotic-resistance/)

## Easy-to-use tools for the detection of antibiotic resistance

The need for easy-to-use tools to identify and prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance is great. A step on the way is a new research project in collaboration between Chalmers University of Technology and Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania.

[Continue reading](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/life-easy-to-use-tools-for-the-detection-of-antibiotic-resistance/)

## Previously unknown antibiotic resistance widespread among bacteria

A new study, from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, shows that bacteria in almost all environments carry resistance genes, with a risk of them spreading and aggravating the problem of bacterial infections that are untreatable with antibiotics.

[Läs hela nyheten](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/mv-antibiotic-resistance-widespread-among-bacteria/)

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[New spray fights infections and antibiotic resistance](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/k-new-spray-fights-infections-and-antibiotic-resistance/)[Reducing antibiotic use in farm animals adds value to biorefineries](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/life-reducing-antibiotic-use-in-farm-animals-adds-value-to-biorefineries/)[New AI diagnostics can help prevent the spread of resistant bacteria](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/mv-new-ai-diagnostics-can-help-prevent-the-spread-of-resistant-bacteria/)

[Cut and stretch assay reveals resistance genes](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/life-cut-and-stretch-assay-reveals-resistance-genes/)[Boost for Chalmers' research on antibiotics resistance](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/boost-for-chalmers-research-on-antibiotics-resistance/)[The canary in the coal mine – his research predicts future resistance threats](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/life-the-canary-in-the-coal-mine-his-research-predicts-future-resistance-threats/)

## More on the subject

[## Health Engineering

Sustainable solutions to major health-related societal challenges, in close collaboration with the healthcare sector.](https://www.chalmers.se/en/research/selected-research-areas/health-engineering/)[## Find the expert

At Chalmers University of Technology, there are several researches who can answer questions related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)](https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/press-and-media/find-the-expert/antimicrobial-resistance-amr/)

[## CARe

CARe - Centre for Antibiotic Resistance Research in Gothenburg - collaborative research centre that studies antibiotic resistance on a global scale.](https://www.gu.se/care)[## World AMR Awareness Week

Read more about the awareness week on the WHO website.](https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-amr-awareness-week)