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Study Links Microplastics to Antibiotic Resistance
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An international investigation led by Dr. José Luis Balcázar revealed that microplastics and nanoplastics can accelerate antibiotic resistance by creating the so-called "plastisphere," an environment where bacteria exchange genes that make them more resistant to medications. According to the study, plastic particles present in rivers, oceans, and soil absorb pollutants and promote the survival of stronger bacteria, which could hinder the treatme…
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