Can Synthetic Biology Aid in Antimicrobial Resistance?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global threat. Synthetic biology offers novel approaches to combat AMR. One approach is the development of synthetic phages, viruses that can specifically target and kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Another approach involves engineering microbes to produce new antibiotics or antimicrobial peptides. These innovations could provide new tools in our arsenal against resistant pathogens.
