New Research Suggests Soil as a Source of Antibiotic Resistance

New research indicates that drought conditions can increase antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, with these resistant genes potentially transferring to human pathogens.

25 Mar, 21:37 — 25 Mar, 21:37

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Soil may be a source of resistance to antibiotics, new research suggests

New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, and those genes can end up in human pathogens.

By Jonathan Lambert

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New Research Suggests Soil as a Source of Antibiotic Resistance

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Soil may be a source of resistance to antibiotics, new research suggests

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