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How do bacteria transmit antibiotic resistance to other bacteria?

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It is impossible to talk about antimicrobial resistance without highlighting mechanisms used by bacteria for gene exchange. What are these mechanisms and how can they impact bacterial life? In this video, Professor Donald Morrison explains how bacteria can acquire and disseminate antibiotic resistance.

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Exploring the Landscape of Antibiotic Resistance in Microbiomes

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