Microplastics May Increase Antibiotic Resistance, Study Finds

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By Paige BennettDec 6, 2021, 2:00 pm646 ptsHotTop
A new study from Rice University has found that microplastic particles may allow bacteria to develop higher resistance to antibiotics. As microplastics are just about everywhere — in your takeout containers, tea bags, and clothing — the research is concerning. With higher antibiotic resistance, bacteria can…

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