How our microplastic waste becomes 'hubs' for pathogens, antibiotic-resistant bacteria

ScienceDaily
Mar 19, 2021, 6:39 pm102 pts
Researchers have shown that ubiquitous microplastics can become 'hubs' for antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pathogens to grow once they wash down household drains and enter wastewater treatment plants -- forming a slimy layer of buildup, or biofilm, on their surface that allows pathogenic microorganisms and…

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