
Staying One Step Ahead of Resistance
How bacteria develop resistance to antisense antibiotics - and how future therapies can be designed to reduce the risk of resistance
Diverse Origins – One Goal

TWINCORE celebrated Diversity Day, organised by Charta der Vielfalt e.V., once again this year. Under the slogan “Put yourself on the map”, staff were able to mark their home towns on a world map, which now adorns the entrance area at TWINCORE and will continue to be used in the future. Our staff were also invited to organise two joint coffee breaks featuring local specialities from their home countries. With French madeleines, spicy Nigerian kuli kuli or butter biscuits from Hanover, it was easy to strike up a conversation. After all, the best way to the heart is through the stomach.

How bacteria develop resistance to antisense antibiotics - and how future therapies can be designed to reduce the risk of resistance

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