Christine Dennis

Dr. Christine Dennis, a Senior Research Scientist, discusses the troubling rise of antibiotic resistance stemming from agricultural practices. She highlights how antibiotic use in livestock creates superbugs that threaten public health. The conversation covers the surprising findings that vegans possess fewer antibiotic-resistance genes compared to meat-eaters. Dennis also shares alarming data on drug residues in meat and links between poultry consumption and urinary tract infections, urging a reevaluation of food safety and dietary choices.