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Sam Willcocks, Lecturer, Biosciences, Brunel University of London

Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, but solutions do exist – expert Q&A

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Bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics are linked to millions of deaths a year – a number set to grow dramatically. From hospital wards to farms, resistance is being driven by how, and how often, we use antibiotics. Dr Sam Willcocks, director of the Antimicrobial Innovations Centre at Brunel University London, answers key questions about the issue, and points to some simple solutions.

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