Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Two newly discovered mechanisms in bacteria have been identified that can contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance. Changing the number of copies of resistance genes in bacteria increases antibiotic resistance, and can do so very quickly. These two mechanisms, along with a third known mechanism, can occur independently of each other, even within the same bacterial cell.
Read more …New mechanisms behind antibiotic resistance

Using more robots to close labor gaps in the hospitality industry may backfire and cause more human workers to quit, according to a new study. The study, involving more than 620 lodging and food service employees, found that 'robot-phobia' -- specifically the fear that robots and technology will take human jobs -- increased workers' job insecurity and stress, leading to greater intentions to leave their jobs. The impact was more pronounced with employees who had real experience working with robotic technology. It also affected managers in addition to frontline workers.
Read more …Robot-phobia could exasperate hotel, restaurant labor shortage

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  3. New AI algorithm may improve autoimmune disease prediction and therapies
  4. 'An abuse by people supposedly there to care for us'
  5. NHS and government infected-blood scandal cover-up
  6. Electric pulses may ease paralysis after broken neck
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