Research Topic: One Health

Cumulative exposure of xenobiotics of emerging concern from agrifood under the One Health approach (XENOBAC4OH)

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This research programme examines how harmful chemicals from industry and agriculture accumulate in our food supply and environment. Scientists used a ‘One Health’ approach that considers impacts on humans, animals, and ecosystems together. They tested methods to measure chemical contamination in water and soil, studied how bacteria might break down pollutants, and investigated how different farming practices affect the safety of food crops like tomatoes.

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Safe Meat, Smart Science: Biotechnology’s Role in Antibiotic Residue Removal

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Antibiotics used to treat sick animals can leave residues in meat that contribute to dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria affecting human health. This review explores cutting-edge biotechnology solutions like rapid detection sensors, engineered enzymes, and bacterial viruses that can identify and eliminate these harmful residues. When combined with smarter antibiotic use on farms, these technologies offer practical ways to make meat safer and protect public health.

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Addressing Critical Fungal Pathogens Under a One Health Perspective: Key Insights from the Portuguese Association of Medical Mycology

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Four dangerous fungal species pose growing threats to human health worldwide, especially for people with weakened immune systems. Portugal’s medical experts have reviewed the current situation, finding these fungi increasingly resistant to treatment, present in hospitals and the environment, and occasionally spreading from animals to people. The review emphasizes the need for better testing, coordinated tracking systems, and approaches that consider human, animal, and environmental health together to combat this emerging crisis.

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The Impact of the Fungal Priority Pathogens List on Medical Mycology: A Northern European Perspective

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Fungal infections affect over a billion people worldwide but are often overlooked in healthcare. The World Health Organization recently created a priority list of dangerous fungi to help doctors and researchers focus their efforts. This review discusses how this list can improve diagnosis, testing, and treatment of fungal infections across Europe, while also highlighting the need for better training and awareness among healthcare workers.

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Brown locusts, Locustana pardalina, host fluconazole-resistant Candidozyma (Candida) auris, closely related to Clade III clinical strains

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Scientists found that brown locusts in South Africa carry a dangerous yeast called Candida auris that is resistant to the antifungal drug fluconazole. This yeast is similar to strains that infect hospital patients and is highly adaptable, surviving extreme temperatures and salt levels found in locust guts. This discovery suggests that insects like locusts could play a role in spreading this emerging fungal pathogen in nature, which has important implications for understanding how dangerous microbes spread between animals and humans.

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Editorial: Innovation in tackling the global challenge of eradicating antibiotic-resistant microorganisms

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Antibiotic resistance is a serious global health problem causing millions of deaths annually. Scientists are developing new approaches to fight resistant bacteria, including using bacteriophages (viruses that attack bacteria), improving detection methods, and testing plant-based compounds. This editorial discusses 15 research papers showing various innovative strategies, emphasizing that we need multiple tools working together rather than relying on any single solution to solve this complex problem.

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