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- What is antimicrobial resistance?
- How do we study pathogens?
- Public pathogen data
- A guide to the Pathogens Portal
- Analysing genomic data from pathogens
- Identification and investigation of antimicrobial resistance genes
- Looking for antimicrobial resistance genes in different environments
- Data sharing
- The future of AMR
- Crossword: Test your knowledge
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- Further resources
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- Glossary
- References
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Glossary
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) – The transfer of genetic material between organisms that are not in a parent-offspring relationship
Plasmid – An extrachromosomal DNA molecule within a cell that can replicate independently and may be transferred to other microorganisms
Vector – A living organism that can transmit pathogens from an infected individual to a non-infected individual. For example, some species of mosquito are vectors as they can carry parasites within their bodies and can transmit them to humans through biting.
Microbiome – A community of microorganisms that live in a particular environment.