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<p>Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, reportedly used a mix of ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms while acting as one of Donald Trump’s top advisers. According to an investigation by the New York Times, Musk’s drug use was not just occasional, it became frequent enough to affect his health and daily life.</p><p>Sources close to Musk told the Times that he often carried a daily stash of around 20 pills. His consumption of ketamine reportedly led to bladder problems, a known side effect of long-term use.</p><h2><strong>Drug use intensified during political rise</strong></h2><p>The report claims Musk’s drug use became more intense as he gained political influence. He had donated $275 million to Trump’s campaign and was appointed head of the so-called “department of government efficiency”, known informally as Doge. While in this role, he held sway over key decisions in government spending.</p><p>Despite publicly claiming he only took “a small amount” of ketamine “about once every two weeks”, sources told the Times he was using it far more regularly. “If you’ve used too much ketamine, you can’t really get work done, and I have a lot of work,” Musk said in a March 2024 interview with journalist Don Lemon.</p><h2><strong>Behaviour raised questions before resignation</strong></h2><p>Musk officially stepped down from his government role on Wednesday. His resignation came after months of strange behaviour, including reportedly insulting cabinet members and even making a Nazi-like gesture at a political event.</p><p>Although ketamine can be prescribed legally as a Schedule III drug, its recreational use or combining it with other substances could still break federal workplace rules. Ecstasy, on the other hand, is a Schedule I drug, making it completely illegal for most government employees.</p><p>However, Musk was classified as a “special government employee”, which means he didn’t have to follow the same strict drug policies as regular federal workers.</p><h2><strong>Drug box contained Adderall, sources say</strong></h2><p>Photos seen by Times sources show Musk’s regular pill box included substances marked as Adderall, a drug used to treat ADHD but often misused for its stimulant effects.</p><p>It remains unclear whether Musk ever attended White House meetings under the influence. Still, he was involved in confidential discussions with foreign leaders and helped shape federal budget decisions.</p><p>The White House did not comment on whether Musk was ever tested for drug use, despite having access to sensitive information.</p><p>While Musk’s company SpaceX enforces a drug-free policy due to its work with the US government, insiders told the Times that Musk was often tipped off before random drug tests, potentially weakening the process.</p><p>Podcaster and public thinker Sam Harris, who once counted Musk as a friend, wrote in January, “There is something seriously wrong with his moral compass, if not his perception of reality.”</p>

Musk officially stepped down from his government role on Wednesday. His resignation came after months of strange behaviour, including reportedly insulting cabinet members and even making a Nazi-like gesture at a political event.

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, reportedly used a mix of ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms while acting as one of Donald Trump’s top advisers. According to an investigation by the New York Times, Musk’s drug use was not just occasional, it became frequent enough to affect his health and daily life. Sources close to Musk told the Times that he often carried a daily stash of around 20 pills. His consumption of ketamine reportedly led to bladder problems, a known side effect of long-term use. Drug use intensified during political rise The report claims Musk’s drug use became more intense as he gained political influence. He had donated $275 million to Trump’s campaign and was appointed head of the so-called “department of government efficiency”, known informally as Doge. While in this role, he held sway over key decisions in government spending. Despite publicly claiming he only took “a small amount” of ketamine “about once every two weeks”, sources told the Times he was using it far more regularly. “If you’ve used too much ketamine, you can’t really get work done, and I have a lot of work,” Musk said in a March 2024 interview with journalist Don Lemon. Behaviour raised questions before resignation Musk officially stepped down from his government role on Wednesday. His resignation came after months of strange behaviour, including reportedly insulting cabinet members and even making a Nazi-like gesture at a political event. Although ketamine can be prescribed legally as a Schedule III drug, its recreational use or combining it with other substances could still break federal workplace rules. Ecstasy, on the other hand, is a Schedule I drug, making it completely illegal for most government employees. However, Musk was classified as a “special government employee”, which means he didn’t have to follow the same strict drug policies as regular federal workers. Drug box contained Adderall, sources say Photos seen by Times sources show Musk’s regular pill box included substances marked as Adderall, a drug used to treat ADHD but often misused for its stimulant effects. It remains unclear whether Musk ever attended White House meetings under the influence. Still, he was involved in confidential discussions with foreign leaders and helped shape federal budget decisions. The White House did not comment on whether Musk was ever tested for drug use, despite having access to sensitive information. While Musk’s company SpaceX enforces a drug-free policy due to its work with the US government, insiders told the Times that Musk was often tipped off before random drug tests, potentially weakening the process. Podcaster and public thinker Sam Harris, who once counted Musk as a friend, wrote in January, “There is something seriously wrong with his moral compass, if not his perception of reality.”

<p>Musk officially stepped down from his government role on Wednesday. His resignation came after months of strange behaviour, including reportedly insulting cabinet members and even making a Nazi-like gesture at a political event.</p>

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<p>Indian police on Tuesday (Dec&nbsp;3) said that they will investigate Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet service in order to hunt down drug smugglers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The smugglers used a satellite internet device to navigate deep seas and to bring meth worth $4.25 billion inside the Indian waters for the first time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police made their biggest seizure as they uncovered more than 6,000 kg of meth in the remote outpost of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands last week in Myanmar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The boat was filled with sacks of suspected contraband and six Myanmar nationals were detained after the seizure.</p>

<h2><strong>Starlink gets dragged into smuggling case&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The incident for the first time brought into light how a device of Starlink was used for navigating and reaching Indian waters, which raised concerns, said Hargobinder S. Dhaliwal, who is the police officer in charge of the case, while speaking to Reuters.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Indian Think Tank Flags Security Risks Posed by Starlink</strong></p>

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<p>Starlink has earlier claimed that it covers international waters and is now planning to launch in India but has added that its coverage in territorial waters depends on government approval.</p>

<p>"This (case) is different because it is bypassing all the legal channels. They directly operated (phones) with satellite, creating a Wi-Fi hotspot," Dhaliwal said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that he has planned to get details from Starlink, like who purchased the device along with its usage history. "They (smugglers) were using Starlink since their journey started from Myanmar," he added.</p>

<p>According to the estimate of Andaman and Nicobar police, the retail market value of seized meth was 360 billion rupees ($4.25 billion).</p>

<p>According to Dhaliwal, the smugglers used the Starlink Mini device, which has been described as "a compact, portable kit that can easily fit in a backpack" on its website.</p>

<p>The police have said that they are investigating if there is any involvement of local or foreign syndicates in the whole network.</p>

<p>In its report, the UNODC said that India has been methamphetamine's growing transit and destination market.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian police on Tuesday (Dec 3) said that they will investigate Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet service in order to hunt down drug smugglers. The smugglers used a satellite internet device to navigate deep seas and to bring meth worth $4.

Indian police on Tuesday (Dec 3) said that they will investigate Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet service in order to hunt down drug smugglers. The smugglers used a satellite internet device to navigate deep seas and to bring meth worth $4.25 billion inside the Indian waters for the first time. The police made their biggest seizure as they uncovered more than 6,000 kg of meth in the remote outpost of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands last week in Myanmar. Also Read: Ready to 'engage' with Musk: Australian PM on social media teen ban The boat was filled with sacks of suspected contraband and six Myanmar nationals were detained after the seizure. Starlink gets dragged into smuggling case The incident for the first time brought into light how a device of Starlink was used for navigating and reaching Indian waters, which raised concerns, said Hargobinder S. Dhaliwal, who is the police officer in charge of the case, while speaking to Reuters. Watch: Indian Think Tank Flags Security Risks Posed by Starlink Starlink has earlier claimed that it covers international waters and is now planning to launch in India but has added that its coverage in territorial waters depends on government approval. "This (case) is different because it is bypassing all the legal channels. They directly operated (phones) with satellite, creating a Wi-Fi hotspot," Dhaliwal said. He added that he has planned to get details from Starlink, like who purchased the device along with its usage history. "They (smugglers) were using Starlink since their journey started from Myanmar," he added. According to the estimate of Andaman and Nicobar police, the retail market value of seized meth was 360 billion rupees ($4.25 billion). According to Dhaliwal, the smugglers used the Starlink Mini device, which has been described as "a compact, portable kit that can easily fit in a backpack" on its website. The police have said that they are investigating if there is any involvement of local or foreign syndicates in the whole network. In its report, the UNODC said that India has been methamphetamine's growing transit and destination market. (With inputs from agencies)

India set to investigate Starlink internet service to hunt down drug smugglers

<p>Former Arsenal and Ipswich Town forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged after he was arrested by Scotland's National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with the seizure of 60 kg of cannabis worth 600,000 pounds ($793,620) at Stansted Airport.</p>

<p>The 33-year-old, who now plays for Scottish second-division side Greenock Morton, was detained by NCA officers on Wednesday in an operation supported by Police Scotland.</p>

<p>"A man arrested by the National Crime Agency in Scotland yesterday in connection with the seizure of around 60 kilos of cannabis at Stansted Airport earlier this month has been charged," the NCA said in a statement on Thursday.</p>

<p>"Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, of Cardwell Road, Gourock, was detained and questioned by NCA officers after drugs worth an estimated 600,000 pounds were detected in suitcases by Border Force officers on 2 September."</p>

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<p>Emmanuel-Thomas has been accused of importing class B drugs and has been remanded in custody. He is expected to appear before Carlisle Magistrates later on Thursday.</p>

<p>The English forward came through Arsenal's academy but made only five appearances for the club. He has also had stints with Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, two women aged 28 and 32 were arrested at Stansted after Border Force officers detected around 60 kg of the drug in two suitcases which had arrived on a flight from Bangkok.</p>

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Former Arsenal and Ipswich Town forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged after he was arrested by Scotland's National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with the seizure of 60 kg of cannabis worth 600,000 pounds ($793,620) at Stansted Airport.

Former Arsenal and Ipswich Town forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged after he was arrested by Scotland's National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with the seizure of 60 kg of cannabis worth 600,000 pounds ($793,620) at Stansted Airport. The 33-year-old, who now plays for Scottish second-division side Greenock Morton, was detained by NCA officers on Wednesday in an operation supported by Police Scotland. "A man arrested by the National Crime Agency in Scotland yesterday in connection with the seizure of around 60 kilos of cannabis at Stansted Airport earlier this month has been charged," the NCA said in a statement on Thursday. "Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, of Cardwell Road, Gourock, was detained and questioned by NCA officers after drugs worth an estimated 600,000 pounds were detected in suitcases by Border Force officers on 2 September." ALSO READ: Premier League champions Manchester City arrive in India for Champions 4-in-a-row trophy tour Emmanuel-Thomas has been accused of importing class B drugs and has been remanded in custody. He is expected to appear before Carlisle Magistrates later on Thursday. The English forward came through Arsenal's academy but made only five appearances for the club. He has also had stints with Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers. Earlier this month, two women aged 28 and 32 were arrested at Stansted after Border Force officers detected around 60 kg of the drug in two suitcases which had arrived on a flight from Bangkok. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

NCA charges former Arsenal forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas over cannabis seizure worth £600,000

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<p>Just a week later, another large batch of cocaine was discovered. On Monday (Aug&nbsp;12), the Collier County Sheriff's Office reported finding cocaine with a street value of $625,000 floating near Everglades City in the Gulf of Mexico.&nbsp;</p>

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Hurricane Debby, which recently left behind a trail of deadly destruction in Southeast Florida, also brought with it more than 100 pounds (45.36 kg) of cocaine. In two separate incidents, police have discovered massive amounts of narcotics along Florida's coast.

Hurricane Debby, which recently left behind a trail of deadly destruction in Southeast Florida, also brought with it more than 100 pounds (45.36 kg) of cocaine. In two separate incidents, police have discovered massive amounts of narcotics along Florida's coast. Cocaine stashes and storm Debby On August 4, 25 packages of cocaine were found washed up on an Islamorada beach in the Florida Keys, about 80 miles (128.75 kilometres) from Key West. A Good Samaritan, who stumbled upon these packages, alerted authorities. The haul, weighing approximately 70 pounds (31.75 kilogrammes), is estimated to have a street value of over $1 million, as reported by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Miami. Also read | Tropical Storm Debby kills five including two teenagers, moves through US southeast Acting Chief Patrol Agent Samuel Briggs posted photos of the seized drugs on the social media platform X. Hurricane Debby blew 25 packages of cocaine (70 lbs.) onto a beach in the Florida Keys. Good Samaritan discovered the drugs & contacted authorities. U.S. Border Patrol seized the drugs, which have a street value of over $1 million dollars.#Hurricane #Debby #Florida #floridakeys pic.twitter.com/nsjKu6qm8V — Samuel Briggs II (@USBPChiefMIP) August 5, 2024 × Just a week later, another large batch of cocaine was discovered. On Monday (Aug 12), the Collier County Sheriff's Office reported finding cocaine with a street value of $625,000 floating near Everglades City in the Gulf of Mexico. Boaters came across 56 pounds (25.4 kg) of cocaine, packed in a container roughly the size of a microwave oven, floating in the mangroves off Panther Key. On Facebook, in a post, the Sherrif's office's Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said, "We appreciate the help of Good Samaritans in our community who saw something unusual and contacted law enforcement." × The package, covered in barnacles, had been adrift for some time. Collier County authorities remarked that such discoveries were "reminiscent of the 'square grouper' marijuana smuggling days in Collier County during the 1970s and 1980s, but uncommon for today." The term "square grouper" refers to bales of marijuana wrapped in plastic, giving them a square appearance. Also read | Hurricane Debby slams into Florida; 3,000 National Guard personnel on standby Currently, detectives in Collier County are investigating from where these drugs originated. They believe the cocaine "most likely washed in with the tides from the East Coast due to recent storms". Townsend noted that drug smugglers often "intentionally drop" dump their cargo into the sea "at predetermined locations for later retrieval by other smugglers". (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Rakul Preet Singh's brother Aman Preet Singh has found himself in the midst of the controversy. The brother of the well-known Bollywood actress has been arrested by Hyderabad police in connection with an alleged drug case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, Amar was taken into custody with four&nbsp;others in a joint operation carried out by the Narcotics Bureau and Hyderabad's Rajendra Nagar SOT Police under the jurisdiction of Cyberabad Police, officials said.</p>

<p>The five accused arrested in the case are identified as Aman Preet Singh, Aniketh Reddy, Prasad, Madhusudhan and Nikhil Daman. All are in police custody and will be produced in court after medical examination.</p>

<p>Rakul's brother's name emerged among the people who&nbsp;consumed drugs. He has&nbsp;tested positive.</p>

<p>As per ANI,&nbsp;199 grammes of cocaine worth Rs 35 lakh&nbsp;was&nbsp;seized from their possession.</p>

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<p>"As consumers, we picked up five people and brought them to the police station. In the urine test kit, all of them were found positive. They have been taken into custody. We are now sending them for detailed medical examination," Srinivas, DCP, Cyberabad Police, Rajendra Nagar Zone said.</p>

<p>As per the reports, Telangana's Anti-Narcotics Department&nbsp;found 2.6 kg&nbsp;of cocaine that was being&nbsp;brought to&nbsp;Hyderabad for sale. Aman's name came in&nbsp;30 customers of cocaine.</p>

<p>“I will only comment on whom Aman is connected to once we investigate the case more. We need to check when his association began with the accused, who consist of some Indians and Nigerians. Some of them are repeat offenders. But we believe it might be for a year and a half. Aman tested positive for using cocaine in the urine test. It is confirmed that he’s an actor, he did not say if it’s on Tollywood or elsewhere," said the police at the press meet.</p>

<p>For the unversed, Rakul Preet was questioned by the&nbsp;Enforcement Directorate in 2021&nbsp;in connection with a high-profile drug&nbsp;case.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Rakul Preet Singh's brother Aman Preet Singh has found himself in the midst of the controversy. The brother of the well-known Bollywood actress has been arrested by Hyderabad police in connection with an alleged drug case.

Rakul Preet Singh's brother Aman Preet Singh has found himself in the midst of the controversy. The brother of the well-known Bollywood actress has been arrested by Hyderabad police in connection with an alleged drug case. On Monday, Amar was taken into custody with four others in a joint operation carried out by the Narcotics Bureau and Hyderabad's Rajendra Nagar SOT Police under the jurisdiction of Cyberabad Police, officials said. The five accused arrested in the case are identified as Aman Preet Singh, Aniketh Reddy, Prasad, Madhusudhan and Nikhil Daman. All are in police custody and will be produced in court after medical examination. Rakul's brother's name emerged among the people who consumed drugs. He has tested positive. As per ANI, 199 grammes of cocaine worth Rs 35 lakh was seized from their possession. Telangana: An international drug syndicate busted, 5 drug dealers - including 2 foreign nationals - nabbed. 199 grams of cocaine worth Rs 35 Lakhs seized from their possession. "Actress Rakul Preet Singh's brother Aman Preet Singh arrested among drug consumers in the drug… pic.twitter.com/XHFaHoTPLO — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2024 × "As consumers, we picked up five people and brought them to the police station. In the urine test kit, all of them were found positive. They have been taken into custody. We are now sending them for detailed medical examination," Srinivas, DCP, Cyberabad Police, Rajendra Nagar Zone said. As per the reports, Telangana's Anti-Narcotics Department found 2.6 kg of cocaine that was being brought to Hyderabad for sale. Aman's name came in 30 customers of cocaine. “I will only comment on whom Aman is connected to once we investigate the case more. We need to check when his association began with the accused, who consist of some Indians and Nigerians. Some of them are repeat offenders. But we believe it might be for a year and a half. Aman tested positive for using cocaine in the urine test. It is confirmed that he’s an actor, he did not say if it’s on Tollywood or elsewhere," said the police at the press meet. For the unversed, Rakul Preet was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in 2021 in connection with a high-profile drug case. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Tensions flared in the Canadian House of Commons as the leader of the opposition Conservatives Pierre Poilievre was asked to leave after he called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a 'wacko'&nbsp;during a verbal assault regarding the PM's failure to address drug overdoses.</p>

<p>The verbal clash ensued amid concerns of the opposition regarding drug decriminalisation in&nbsp;British Columbia in January 2023 under a three-year pilot project.&nbsp;British Columbia has been urging Ottawa to reassess its pilot program.</p>

<p>This incident which took place in the Commons has once again spotlighted the strained relationship between the two ahead of the contentious elections in 2025. Poilievre's remark targeting Trudeau came as the opposition leader questioned him over the efficacy of the drug policies.&nbsp;"When will we put an end to this wacko policy by this wacko prime minister?" Poilievre asked the Canadian PM.&nbsp;“No, no,” the speaker said, adding, “That is not acceptable.”</p>

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<p>Speaker Greg Fergus repeatedly asked Poilievre to withdraw the comments, however Poilievre did not flinch, and even suggested he could use the word 'radical'. Fergus refused it and&nbsp;expelled the opposition leader from the chamber for the remainder of the day's session.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Heated exchange&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Poilievre termed the Canadian PM as “the guy who spent the first half of his adult life as a practising racist.” Trudeau also called Poilievre out for “showing us exactly what shameful, spineless leadership looks like."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Poilievre's subsequent social media post reiterated his criticism of Trudeau's drug policy.&nbsp;"This is a wacko policy from a wacko PM that's destroying lives," he wrote on X social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The radical Trudeau plan for public use of hard drugs has brought death &amp; destruction to our streets. Trudeau could end the chaos today, but he's refusing to," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reacting to the comments, Liberal parliamentarian Steven MacKinnon condemned Poilievre's actions. He denounced the comments made by him as disrespectful to parliamentary institutions.</p>

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Tensions flared in the Canadian House of Commons as the leader of the opposition Conservatives Pierre Poilievre was asked to leave after he called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a 'wacko' during a verbal assault regarding the PM's failure to address drug overdoses.

Tensions flared in the Canadian House of Commons as the leader of the opposition Conservatives Pierre Poilievre was asked to leave after he called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a 'wacko' during a verbal assault regarding the PM's failure to address drug overdoses. The verbal clash ensued amid concerns of the opposition regarding drug decriminalisation in British Columbia in January 2023 under a three-year pilot project. British Columbia has been urging Ottawa to reassess its pilot program. This incident which took place in the Commons has once again spotlighted the strained relationship between the two ahead of the contentious elections in 2025. Poilievre's remark targeting Trudeau came as the opposition leader questioned him over the efficacy of the drug policies. "When will we put an end to this wacko policy by this wacko prime minister?" Poilievre asked the Canadian PM. “No, no,” the speaker said, adding, “That is not acceptable.” Also Read | Binance crypto former chief gets four months in prison after pleading guilty to money laundering Speaker Greg Fergus repeatedly asked Poilievre to withdraw the comments, however Poilievre did not flinch, and even suggested he could use the word 'radical'. Fergus refused it and expelled the opposition leader from the chamber for the remainder of the day's session. Heated exchange Poilievre termed the Canadian PM as “the guy who spent the first half of his adult life as a practising racist.” Trudeau also called Poilievre out for “showing us exactly what shameful, spineless leadership looks like." Poilievre's subsequent social media post reiterated his criticism of Trudeau's drug policy. "This is a wacko policy from a wacko PM that's destroying lives," he wrote on X social media platform. Also Read | UK sends first voluntary asylum seeker to Rwanda amid anti-migration agenda "The radical Trudeau plan for public use of hard drugs has brought death & destruction to our streets. Trudeau could end the chaos today, but he's refusing to," he added. Watch | China-Russia trade deal paves way for BRICS De-Dollarization × Reacting to the comments, Liberal parliamentarian Steven MacKinnon condemned Poilievre's actions. He denounced the comments made by him as disrespectful to parliamentary institutions. (With inputs from agencies)

After calling Trudeau 'Wacko', oppn leader expelled from Canadian House of Commons

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<p>Scientists are embarking on a £1.1 million project aimed at revolutionising drug production by using food by-products to develop new antimicrobial drugs.</p>

<p>Led by the University of Strathclyde in collaboration with the University of Surrey and GSK, the research endeavours to make antimicrobial production more cost-effective and sustainable, thereby addressing the pressing global challenge of antimicrobial resistance.</p>

<p>The project seeks to leverage bacteria, particularly Streptomyces, known for their potential to produce various drugs including antimicrobials. By harnessing food by-products, the team is aiming to device a less carbon-intensive process for biomanufacturing, which could pave the way for a range of medications including anti-parasitic, anti-cancer, anti-fungal, and immunosuppressant drugs.</p>

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<p>Prof. Paul Hoskisson, the lead researcher at Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, underscored the urgency of this, stating, "a major challenge in industrial biotechnology is the use and exploitation of sustainable industrial feedstocks for fermentation bioprocesses which deliver greener manufacturing, less carbon intensive processes and cleaner growth, and do not compete with the food chain"</p>

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<p>The project will employ engineering biology approaches to steer antimicrobial-producing bacteria towards using food by-products, thereby circumventing the need for expensive, food-grade feedstocks. This will aim to ensure that high-value drugs are still produced while making use of food by-products.</p>

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<p>Prof. Claudio Avignone Rossa from the University of Surrey pointed out the global threat posed by antimicrobial resistance, highlighting the importance of innovative approaches to drug development and production. Rossa stated, "Pathogens that have become resistant to antibiotics can limit our ability to treat common infections and deliver other lifesaving treatments such as chemotherapy. Antimicrobial drugs are available; however, their development and production are costly, it is important that we think innovatively and use our knowledge of bacterial metabolism to overcome this problem.”&nbsp;</p>

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Scientists are embarking on a £1.1 million project aimed at revolutionising drug production by using food by-products to develop new antimicrobial drugs. Led by the University of Strathclyde in collaboration with the University of Surrey and GSK, the research endeavours to make antimicrobial production more cost-effective and sustainable, thereby addressing the pressing global challenge of antimicrobial resistance.

Scientists are embarking on a £1.1 million project aimed at revolutionising drug production by using food by-products to develop new antimicrobial drugs. Led by the University of Strathclyde in collaboration with the University of Surrey and GSK, the research endeavours to make antimicrobial production more cost-effective and sustainable, thereby addressing the pressing global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. The project seeks to leverage bacteria, particularly Streptomyces, known for their potential to produce various drugs including antimicrobials. By harnessing food by-products, the team is aiming to device a less carbon-intensive process for biomanufacturing, which could pave the way for a range of medications including anti-parasitic, anti-cancer, anti-fungal, and immunosuppressant drugs. Also Read | ‘It gives me chills’: Voyager mission’s first images of Io reveal volcanic fury Prof. Paul Hoskisson, the lead researcher at Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, underscored the urgency of this, stating, "a major challenge in industrial biotechnology is the use and exploitation of sustainable industrial feedstocks for fermentation bioprocesses which deliver greener manufacturing, less carbon intensive processes and cleaner growth, and do not compete with the food chain" Also Read | Subduction zone stirring beneath Gibraltar Strait, research warns it may ‘invade’ Atlantic ocean The project will employ engineering biology approaches to steer antimicrobial-producing bacteria towards using food by-products, thereby circumventing the need for expensive, food-grade feedstocks. This will aim to ensure that high-value drugs are still produced while making use of food by-products. Watch | Sounds from healthy reefs may boost coral regeneration: Study × Prof. Claudio Avignone Rossa from the University of Surrey pointed out the global threat posed by antimicrobial resistance, highlighting the importance of innovative approaches to drug development and production. Rossa stated, "Pathogens that have become resistant to antibiotics can limit our ability to treat common infections and deliver other lifesaving treatments such as chemotherapy. Antimicrobial drugs are available; however, their development and production are costly, it is important that we think innovatively and use our knowledge of bacterial metabolism to overcome this problem.” (With inputs from agencies)

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