Health Racing against antibiotic resistance Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer August 27, 2025 long read Scientists fear funding cuts will slow momentum in ongoing battle with evolving bacteria A series exploring how research is rising to major challenges in health and society In 2023, more than 2.4 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia were diagnosed in the U.S. Though that number is high, it’s actually an improvement, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:...