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How Black Soldier Flies Are Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance and Protecting Our Future

How Black Soldier Flies Are Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance and Protecting Our Future

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats to global health in the 21st century.

With overuse of antibiotics in human medicine and agriculture, bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites are evolving to resist the drugs designed to kill them.

This means infections that were once easily treated with antibiotics are becoming harder—and sometimes impossible—to cure.

But there’s a surprising hero emerging in the fight against antimicrobial resistance: the black soldier fly. Continue reading

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Unveiling the Antibacterial Activity of Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Antibacterial Activity has become a focal point in combating drug-resistant bacteria, especially as the world faces challenges with antibiotic resistance.

One surprising source of antibacterial compounds is the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae.

These larvae, typically known for their waste decomposition abilities, have also shown significant potential in producing antimicrobial substances. Continue reading

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