Publications by authors named "Memoona Imtiaz"
Microb Pathog
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- - Antibiotic resistance is a major global issue caused by overprescription, profit-driven healthcare, and inadequate research, leading to ineffective treatments and the spread of resistant bacteria.
- - Factors like antibiotic use in livestock, environmental impacts, and inadequate diagnostics contribute to rising resistance, particularly highlighted during the pandemic and in vulnerable groups like cancer patients.
- - New treatment alternatives, such as nanoparticles and bacteriophages, are being explored to address the increase in resistant pathogens, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to combat this urgent health crisis.
Mol Biotechnol
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Genome-editing technologies like CRISPR/Cas9 allow scientists to modify DNA in organisms to produce valuable biotechnological products, with CRISPR being the most favored tool due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- CRISPR has numerous applications across various fields, including agriculture, medicine, and even pandemic response, notably for early detection and treatment of SARS-CoV-2.
- The review discusses the features of genome-editing tools, highlights CRISPR's structure and broad applications, and touches on the challenges and future possibilities of this technology.
