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

Antibiotic Selection00:57

Antibiotic Selection

59.2K
Overview
59.2K
Gene Regulation in Microbial Communities: Quorum Sensing01:28

Gene Regulation in Microbial Communities: Quorum Sensing

404
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,...
404
Development of Antibiotic Resistance01:30

Development of Antibiotic Resistance

1000
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...
1000
Antimicrobial Effectiveness01:28

Antimicrobial Effectiveness

847
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...
847
Antimicrobial Proteins01:23

Antimicrobial Proteins

12.8K
Antimicrobial proteins are important components of the immune system. They aid the body in combating pathogens by either killing them directly or hindering their replication processes. Four main types of antimicrobial substances are interferons, the complement system, iron-binding proteins, and antimicrobial proteins.
Interferons
Interferons (IFNs) are proteins produced by lymphocytes, macrophages, and fibroblasts infected with viruses. While IFNs cannot prevent viruses from entering and...
12.8K
Methods for Controlling Microbial Growth01:29

Methods for Controlling Microbial Growth

1.4K
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...
1.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Best Interest, Basic Interest, and Parental Autonomy in Child Vaccination Choices. On Roland Pierik and Marcel Verweij's <i>Inducing Immunity?</i>

Public health ethics·2026
Same author

Teaching AI ethics in medical schools: a scoping review protocol on the ethical-technical balance in curricular frameworks.

BMJ open·2026
Same author

Association of ischaemic stroke/TIA with subsequent oral anticoagulant adherence in patients with atrial fibrillation: a scoping review.

BMJ open·2026
Same author

Unique Digital Images as Incentives in Clinical Trials: A Digital Shift Toward Meaningful Participation.

Journal of medical Internet research·2026
Same author

The Longer-Term Impact of Biosimilar Switching Policies in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in British Columbia, Canada: A Retrospective, Population-Based Study.

Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety·2026
Same author

Patterns of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa Genetic Testing in England and Implications for Service Provision.

Ophthalmology science·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

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

7.6K

Governing the Global Antimicrobial Commons: Introduction to Special Issue.

Steven J Hoffman1,2,3,4,5, Julian Savulescu6,7, Alberto Giubilini6,8

  • 1Global Strategy Lab, Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, Faculty of Health and Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Dahdaleh Building 2120, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3, Canada. steven.hoffman@globalstrategylab.org.

Health Care Analysis : HCA : Journal of Health Philosophy and Policy
|April 3, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health threat. This research explores legal strategies, drawing from climate change agreements and international law, to manage the global antimicrobial commons effectively.

Keywords:
Antimicrobial resistanceCollective actionGlobal health policyInternational law

More Related Videos

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

13.3K
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

1.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 25, 2025

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

7.6K
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

13.3K
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

1.5K

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Environmental Law
  • International Law

Background:

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health crisis.
  • Managing the shared resource of effective antimicrobials (the antimicrobial commons) is a complex social challenge.
  • Existing strategies for AMR management are insufficient, necessitating novel approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore legal strategies for managing the global antimicrobial commons.
  • To identify long-term and short-term legal approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance.
  • To assess the applicability of climate change agreement lessons and international law adaptations for AMR.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of lessons learned from international climate change agreements.
  • Examination of existing international laws for potential adaptation to support AMR action.
  • Comparative legal analysis of different governance models for global commons management.

Main Results:

  • Climate change agreements offer valuable insights for long-term AMR governance.
  • Existing international legal frameworks can be adapted for short-term, actionable AMR strategies.
  • A dual approach combining long-term and short-term legal measures is proposed.

Conclusions:

  • Legal frameworks are crucial for sustainable management of the antimicrobial commons.
  • International cooperation and adaptable legal strategies can mitigate the AMR crisis.
  • Integrating lessons from environmental governance can enhance global health security.