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Antibiotic-Resistant Genes Found in Homes Near Factory Farms
New research found that 25% of bedroom dust samples in rural Iowa contained at least one antimicrobial-resistant gene, raising the risk of hard-to-treat infections.
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Farmed Salmon May Not Be as Nutritious as It Once Was, New Research Suggests
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McDonald’s, Subway and Taco Bell Fail to Meet Antibiotic Reduction Commitments
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Secret Plan to Dump Slaughterhouse Waste Blindsided Residents of Iowa’s Loess Hills
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How Factory Farms Supercharge Harmful Bacteria
The rapid growth of chickens — now, 31 billion globally — has sped up pathogen evolution, boosting persistence, antibiotic resistance and spillover to humans.
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