Microplastics and microbes – have we created a new disease vector?
BugBitten Microplastics and microbes – have we created a new disease vector? Microplastic pollution is a global crisis that we are all having to face as a consequence of our own actions. However, an aspect of microplastic pollution that hasn’t really registered yet in the public conscience is the potential for microplastics to promote the growth and transport of pathogenic microorganisms. Recent Reviews published by credit: Mikes-Photography via pixabay Plastic waste has now been found in every part of the environment, and it is estimated that between 15-51 trillion pieces of plastic can...
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