The White House recently released its national strategy aimed at combatting antibiotic resistance, which includes an increased 2016 budget of $1.2 billion. Christopher Chyba, professor of astrophysical sciences and international affairs, is helping to lead the charge with his involvement with the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Read the full strategy here.

Learn more about the strategy through a Q&A with Chyba here.

Read a USA Today story about the strategy here.