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Soil pollution is a source of antibiotic resistance • Earth.com – Earth.com
In a new study from the University of Georgia, researchers have determined that soil pollution is also a key contributor to antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem worldwide that is largely driven by the overuse of antibiotics. In a new study from the University of Georgia, researchers have determined that soil pollution is also a key contributor to antibiotic resistance.
The scientists analyzed the composition of soil using a technique known as genomic analysis. They discovered a strong correlation between antibiotic resistance and heavy metal contamination.
The contaminated soils were collected from the U….
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