Reconciling the importance of minerals for propagation of antibiotic resistance genes in the environment
S. Hendiani, C. Carbajo, M. F. Hansen, O. Agbaje, P. Arellano, T. Verma, I. Mandic Mulec, M. Burmoelle, K. K. Sand
This study investigates how mineral surfaces affect the propagation of antibiotic resistance genes in biofilms by examining DNA uptake, viability, and transformation efficiency.
bioRxiv · Mar 4, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology