Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Development of Antibiotic Resistance01:30

Development of Antibiotic Resistance

1.6K
Antibiotic resistance is a major public health concern that arises when bacteria evolve mechanisms to withstand the effects of antibiotic treatments. This resistance can be intrinsic, acquired through genetic mutations, or transferred between bacteria via horizontal gene transfer. The development of antibiotic resistance poses significant challenges in treating bacterial infections and necessitates ongoing research to develop new therapeutic strategies.Intrinsic resistance occurs when bacterial...
1.6K
Gene Regulation in Microbial Communities: Quorum Sensing01:28

Gene Regulation in Microbial Communities: Quorum Sensing

714
Quorum sensing is a mechanism of bacterial communication that enables coordinated gene expression in response to changes in population density. This facilitates collective behaviors that enhance survival, resource acquisition, and ecological adaptation. This process relies on small signaling molecules called autoinducers that accumulate as bacterial populations grow. When a critical threshold concentration of autoinducers is reached, bacterial cells collectively modify gene expression,...
714
Antimicrobial Effectiveness01:28

Antimicrobial Effectiveness

1.1K
The effectiveness of antimicrobial agents depends on various factors influencing their ability to eliminate microbial populations. Larger microbial populations require more time for complete eradication, emphasizing the importance of population size analysis when evaluating antimicrobial efficacy.Microbial resistance to antimicrobial agents varies significantly. Highly resilient microorganisms include endospores, gram-negative bacteria, and non-enveloped viruses, while prions are exceptionally...
1.1K
Global Regulatory Systems01:28

Global Regulatory Systems

745
Global regulatory systems in bacteria enable rapid and coordinated responses to environmental changes by integrating sensory inputs with gene expression, ensuring efficient adaptation to fluctuating conditions. Key global regulatory mechanisms include regulons, two-component systems, sigma factors, and secondary messengers.Regulons and Global RegulatorsA regulon is a collection of genes and operons controlled by a common global regulator. These regulators enable bacteria to prioritize resource...
745
Methods for Controlling Microbial Growth01:29

Methods for Controlling Microbial Growth

1.8K
Microbial growth control refers to various methods employed to inhibit, reduce, or eliminate microorganisms to ensure safety and hygiene across different settings. These methods are categorized based on the target environment and the level of microbial control required.Biocides are versatile agents designed to control microorganisms by either inhibiting their growth or outright killing them. These agents work through various physical, chemical, mechanical, or biological mechanisms. The...
1.8K
Antibiotic Selection00:57

Antibiotic Selection

60.3K
Overview
60.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Impact in production costs resulting from the adoption of interventions to reduce antimicrobials in pig production in Europe: findings from EU-project AVANT.

JAC-antimicrobial resistance·2026
Same author

Global landscape of locally produced alcohol-based handrub in health care settings: a scoping review.

Antimicrobial resistance and infection control·2026
Same author

When the whole exceeds the sum of its parts: Squeezing greater cumulative benefit from cross-technology partnerships in bacterial infection.

International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases·2026
Same author

Benchmarking: A Tool for Veterinary Practices to Improve Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Cats and Dogs in Switzerland.

Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Overview and evaluation of a nationwide hospital-based surveillance system for influenza and COVID-19 in Switzerland (CH-SUR): 2018-2023.

Swiss medical weekly·2025
Same author

First Train-the-Trainers in Hand Hygiene in Uganda: a multilevel evaluation.

The Journal of hospital infection·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 17, 2026

Author Spotlight: Understanding and Detecting Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance by Combining Culture-Based Techniques and Genomics
06:54

Author Spotlight: Understanding and Detecting Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance by Combining Culture-Based Techniques and Genomics

Published on: July 19, 2024

1.7K

Mapping global policy discourse on antimicrobial resistance.

Didier Wernli1, Peter S Jørgensen2,3, Chantal M Morel4,5

  • 1Global Studies Institute, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.

BMJ Global Health
|December 12, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health concern. Analyzing policy frames like healthcare, development, innovation, security, and the integrated One Health approach reveals diverse perspectives and priorities for tackling AMR effectively.

Keywords:
diseasesdisordershealth policies and all other topicsinfectionsinjuries

More Related Videos

Isolation and Identification of Waterborne Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Molecular Characterization of their Antibiotic Resistance Genes
08:58

Isolation and Identification of Waterborne Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Molecular Characterization of their Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Published on: March 3, 2023

8.1K
Multiplex Therapeutic Drug Monitoring by Isotope-dilution HPLC-MS/MS of Antibiotics in Critical Illnesses
11:17

Multiplex Therapeutic Drug Monitoring by Isotope-dilution HPLC-MS/MS of Antibiotics in Critical Illnesses

Published on: August 30, 2018

13.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 17, 2026

Author Spotlight: Understanding and Detecting Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance by Combining Culture-Based Techniques and Genomics
06:54

Author Spotlight: Understanding and Detecting Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance by Combining Culture-Based Techniques and Genomics

Published on: July 19, 2024

1.7K
Isolation and Identification of Waterborne Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Molecular Characterization of their Antibiotic Resistance Genes
08:58

Isolation and Identification of Waterborne Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Molecular Characterization of their Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Published on: March 3, 2023

8.1K
Multiplex Therapeutic Drug Monitoring by Isotope-dilution HPLC-MS/MS of Antibiotics in Critical Illnesses
11:17

Multiplex Therapeutic Drug Monitoring by Isotope-dilution HPLC-MS/MS of Antibiotics in Critical Illnesses

Published on: August 30, 2018

13.5K

Area of Science:

  • Global Health Policy
  • Health Security
  • One Health

Background:

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health challenge.
  • Increasing policy development necessitates understanding diverse stakeholder perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and refine policy frame analyses for addressing AMR.
  • To identify prevalent frames used in global health discourse on AMR.

Main Methods:

  • Deductive approach to policy frame analysis.
  • Review of existing literature on global health policy frames related to AMR.

Main Results:

  • Identified frequent policy frames: 'AMR as healthcare', 'AMR as development', 'AMR as innovation', and 'AMR as security'.
  • Highlighted 'AMR as One Health' as an emerging integrated frame connecting human and animal health.
  • Each frame conceptualizes AMR causes and prioritizes different interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding and integrating diverse policy frames is crucial for advancing AMR policy.
  • An overarching social and ecological framework can enhance AMR policy progress.