An analysis of historical Escherichia coli samples from livestock reveals how antimicrobial resistance can spread — and how understanding the biology underlying its spread can inform effective policy actions.
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Heffernan, C. Antimicrobial resistance in China’s livestock. Nat Food 3, 191–192 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-022-00478-y
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