New antibiotic resistance gene discovered hidden in the microbiome
Research suggests that the ecosystem of microbes in the gut may be a reservoir of resistant genes that jump from one bacteria to another
Elon Musk, the president’s ‘First Buddy’
The wealthiest man in the world has become Trump’s shadow following the election. Beyond his allotted task of drastically cutting government spending, he exerts direct influence on the Republican
Biden seeks to preserve his foreign policy legacy before Trump takes office
The outgoing U.S. president is leveraging international forums like the G20 in a bid to safeguard aid to Ukraine and reinforce the network of alliances he has fostered throughout his government
Trump’s return to power increases global geopolitical uncertainty
The G20 summit that opens on Monday in Rio de Janeiro is the first test of the new climate generated by the radical change of course expected to take place under the Republican president-elect
Biden authorizes Ukraine to use long-range US missiles in Russia
The move, reported by U.S. media, represents a significant shift in policy by the White House, which until now had rejected such actions in fear of Moscow’s response