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New research has identified an association between heavy metal and radioactive soil pollution and the antibacterial resistance of bacteria living in that soil.Share on PinterestIs there a correlation between soil pollution and antibacterial resistance?The research, which appears in the journal Microbial Biotechnology, adds weight to earlier findings. Indeed, previous research suggests that because bacteria adapt…

Pharmacologists and infectious disease specialists say there is an urgent need to promote good hygiene in the home and in community settings. They believe that this will be essential in reducing antibiotic use and preventing the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in the coming years.Share on PinterestA recent position paper explains that good hygiene at home,…