High prevalence and diversity of beta-lactamase-encoding bacteria in cryosoils and ancient permafrost
S. Rigou, E. Christo-Foroux, S. Santini, A. Goncharov, J. Strauss, G. Grosse, A. N. Fedorov, K. Labadie, C. Abergel, J.-M. Claverie
This study identifies a high prevalence of beta-lactamase-encoding bacteria in Arctic and subarctic soils and permafrost, suggesting global warming could mobilize ancient DNA and contribute to antibiotic resistance.
bioRxiv · Mar 17, 2021Microbiology