Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Chu-Wen Young"
- Chu-Wen Young's research primarily focuses on the environmental impact of antibiotic use in livestock, particularly examining the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistance genes due to swine feedlot runoff.
- In a 2014 study, the assessment highlighted the prevalence of sulfonamide-resistant microorganisms and associated resistance genes in wastewater, natural water bodies, and soils neighboring a swine feedlot in northern Taiwan.
- The findings suggest that the discharge of antibiotics into the environment can significantly contribute to the development and spread of antibiotic resistance, raising concerns about public health and ecological safety.
