Could nanoplastics in the environment turn E. coli into a bigger villain?

ScienceDaily
May 19, 2025, 1:12 pm130 ptsTrending
Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be taken up by plant roots; they're in our food, our water, and our bodies. Scientists don't know the full extent of their impacts on our health, but new research suggests certain nanoplastics may make foodborne…

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