We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Evidence of Interspecific Plasmid Uptake by Pathogenic Strains Of Klebsiella Isolated from Microplastic Pollution on Public Beaches
No summary available — this paper's abstract is not included in the open metadata provided by the publisher. Learn why →
More Papers Like This
Evidence of interspecific plasmid uptake by pathogenic strains of Klebsiella isolated from microplastic pollution on public beaches
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers collected microplastic beads from public beaches and found them colonized by pathogenic strains of Klebsiella bacteria carrying antimicrobial resistance genes. They demonstrated that these bacteria could take up plasmids from other species, potentially spreading antibiotic resistance. The findings suggest that microplastics on beaches may serve as hotspots where dangerous bacteria exchange genetic material that makes them harder to treat.
Microplastics as a Carrier of Antibiotic Resistance Genes: A Revision of Literature
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers review evidence that microplastics act as carriers and hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes, influencing bacterial community composition in the environment and potentially accelerating the spread of antibiotic resistance — a dual threat to ecosystem and human health.
Microplastics as Trojan Horses: Vectors of Pathogens, Pollutants, and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes
AI summary
This review examines how microplastics act as vectors—or Trojan horses—that adsorb and transport pathogens, chemical pollutants, and other contaminants through aquatic and terrestrial environments. The combined toxicological burden of microplastics and their associated cargo poses compounded risks to ecosystems and human health.
Effects and mechanism of microplastics on abundance and transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in the environment - A critical review
AI summary Read the abstract
Tiny plastic particles polluting our water, soil, and even the air don't just sit there, this review of existing research shows they can act like rafts that help bacteria pick up antibiotic-resistance genes and spread them more easily, including in our gut environments. That's concerning because it means microplastic pollution could be quietly fueling the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant infections, making it harder to treat illnesses in the future. The researchers reviewed how this happens but say scientists still don't fully understand all the mechanisms behind it, so more research is needed to address the risk.
The Impact of Microplastics on the Dissemination, Persistence, and Ecotoxicological Effects of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Terrestrial Ecosystems
AI summary Read the abstract
This review examined a decade of research on microplastics as carriers of antibiotic resistance genes in terrestrial ecosystems, showing that plastic surfaces enhance gene transmission and soil abundance while exerting toxic effects on microorganisms, plants, and animals. The coupling of microplastic pollution with antibiotic resistance spread represents a compounding public health threat with implications for food safety and the global antimicrobial resistance crisis.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.