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Scientists Unveil New Nanoplastics Detection Method and Antibiotic Resistance Advancements

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Published Feb 10, 2024, 06:06 AM

Scientists and researchers have made significant advancements in the field of antimicrobial drugs and antibiotic resistance. A new method to detect nanoplastics in bottled water has been developed, shedding light on potential health implications. Additionally, findings suggest the need for diverse antibiotics on future human missions to Mars. Columbia scientists have uncovered insights into how bacteria protect themselves with biofilms, with potential implications for improving antibiotic effectiveness and targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wastewater treatment plants.

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Scientists know that bacteria protect themselves with highly structured shields called biofilms. Now, Columbia researchers are learning details about biofilms' structure that could pave the way for drugs that better target antibiotic-resistant bacteria. https://t.co/BWxV0DYLBf

Columbia University

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Columbia scientists have discovered that bacteria protect themselves against attackers using highly structured shields called biofilms. Now, researchers are exploring how to target these biofilms to improve the effectiveness of antibiotics. https://t.co/BWxV0DYLBf

Jack A Gilbert (he/him/his)

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🔍 Our latest research uncovers how antibiotic resistance genes spread in wastewater treatment plants, revealing surprising diversity among bacteria. 🌊🧬 #sustainablewatermanagement. #Science #WastewaterTreatment #AntibioticResistance https://t.co/inwXDeNFUR @AMIposts

Scientists Unveil New Nanoplastics Detection Method and Antibiotic Resistance Advancements

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