Close Menu

    Get the latest news around the globe

    Editor's Pick

    Microplastics found in all human semen samples; Study

    Having 4 cups of tea a day significantly cut diabetes risk; Study

    Tesla launches cheaper Model S & X versions in US amid raising competition

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Instagram
    Britain HeraldBritain Herald
    Subscribe
    • Home
    • World Roundup
    • Business
    • Tech World
    • Entertainment & Events
    • Curious
    • More…
      • Spotlight
      • Knowledge
      • Lifestyle
      • Awareness
      • Women World
      • Sports
      • Travel
      • Notable
      • Contact Us
    Britain HeraldBritain Herald
    Home » Use of antibiotics in agriculture threatens human immune system; Study
    Science

    Use of antibiotics in agriculture threatens human immune system; Study

    According to the new research, the antimicrobial colistin, which was widely used on pig and chicken farms in China, had caused the emergence of E coli strains that can evade our immune system’s first line of defence.
    News DeskBy News DeskApril 25, 2023
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp
    Use of Antibiotics in Farming Study
    Image: Wikimedia Commons

    United Kingdom: A new study has found that the widespread use of antibiotics in agriculture, particularly as growth promoters, has led to the emergence of bacteria that are more resistant to the human immune system. According to the new research, published in the journal eLife, the antimicrobial colistin, which was widely used on pig and chicken farms in China, had caused the emergence of E coli strains that can evade our immune system’s first line of defence.

    Although colistin has since been banned as a livestock food additive in China and many other countries, the research highlights the dangers of the indiscriminate use of antibiotics in agriculture.

    Use of Antibiotics in Farming Study _ Image
    Rep.Image: Pexels

    Professor Craig MacLean, who led the research at the University of Oxford, described the development as potentially much more dangerous than resistance to antibiotics, noting that we’ve accidentally compromised our own immune system to get fatter chickens.

    The findings have significant implications for the development of new antibiotics in the same class as colistin, known as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). AMPs are compounds produced by most living organisms in their innate immune response, which is the first line of defense against infection. Colistin is based on a bacterial AMP but is chemically similar to some AMPs produced in the human immune system.

    Use of Antibiotics in Farming Study _ Image
    Rep.Image: Unsplash

    The study further suggests that the emergence of colistin-resistant bacteria could compromise innate immunity, particularly if new antibiotic medicines are developed in the same class as colistin. The researcher team found that E coli carrying a resistance gene called MCR-1 were at least twice as resistant to being killed by human serum, and resistance to human and animal AMPs increased by 62 percent compared to bacteria that lacked the gene.

    In addition, the study showed that resistant E coli was twice as likely to kill moth larvae that were injected with the infection compared to the control E coli strain. Furthermore, it highlighted the need for more responsible use of antibiotics in agriculture and the urgent development of new medicines to combat resistant bacteria.

    WORLD ROUNDUP: Biden confirms US embassy evacuation from Sudan

    STAR OF SECTOR 2025
    Antibiotics Antimicrobial Colistin Antimicrobial Peptides Colistin Craig MacLean E coli MCR-1 Study on Antibiotics Study on E Coli Use of Antibiotics in Agticulture Use of Antibiotics in Agticulture Study
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp
    Avatar
    News Desk

    The news/article published above has been sourced, compiled, and corroborated by a member of the Britain Herald News Desk Team. If you have any queries or complaints about the published material, please get in touch with us at BritainHerald@Gmail.Com

    Newly Updated

    China protests US plan to aggressively revoke student visas

    May 29, 2025

    Devastating glacier collapse destroys Swiss village of Blatten

    May 29, 2025

    Manitoba declares emergency as wildfires force mass evacuation

    May 29, 2025
    STAR OF SECTOR 2025

    Business

    Nvidia reports rising revenue as global AI demand surges

    Business May 29, 2025

    United States: Nvidia has reported a significant boost in its first-quarter earnings, with revenue surging…

    Volvo cars to cut 3,000 jobs in major restructuring effort

    May 27, 2025

    Trump demands US-made iPhones; Warns of 25% tariff

    May 24, 2025

    Nike to raise prices on select items citing seasonal planning

    May 22, 2025
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    • Instagram

    Curious

    Massive ice calving at Perito Moreno Glacier sparks concern

    May 16, 2025

    Glowing Spiral appears in night sky; Linked to SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

    March 25, 2025

    Once dubbed ‘Ugliest’; Blobfish triumphs as NZ ‘Fish of the Year’

    March 19, 2025

    Giant Iceberg A23a runs aground near South Georgia; Easing wildlife fears

    March 5, 2025

    Get the latest news around the globe

    Knowledge

    Clownfish shrinks to survive marine heatwaves, study reveals

    Knowledge May 22, 2025

    England: Clownfish, famously known from the film Finding Nemo, are shrinking in size to survive…

    Kashmir conflict: History of disputes, wars, and unresolved tensions

    May 9, 2025

    Snakebite survivor’s blood sparks universal antivenom discovery

    May 3, 2025

    ESA’s Biomass satellite set for launch to map forest carbon

    April 29, 2025
    18-EA-387-TryEngineeringSummerInst_BannerAd_300x250_Robot
    About Us
    About Us

    Britain Herald is a global news brand that plays a significant role in educating and informing the masses with informative content, the latest updates, and current affairs across the World.

    Operated and Managed by WellMade Network, the portal is a sister concern of GCC Business News and Emirati Times. For inquiries about Media Partnerships, Investment and other opportunities in line with our Editorial Policy, please contact us at;

    Email Us: News@BritainHerald.com
    Whatsapp: +971 5060 12456

    We Have

    China protests US plan to aggressively revoke student visas

    May 29, 2025

    Devastating glacier collapse destroys Swiss village of Blatten

    May 29, 2025

    Manitoba declares emergency as wildfires force mass evacuation

    May 29, 2025

    Nvidia reports rising revenue as global AI demand surges

    May 29, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Instagram
    • Home
    • Business
    • Tech World
    • Awareness
    • Contact Us
    Privacy & Cookies Policy | Terms & Conditions
    © 2002 BritainHerald.com, An Initiative by WellMade Network

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.