A survey of sub-inhibitory concentrations of antibiotics in the environment
Antibiotics are poorly metabolized, and can enter the environment via human waste streams,
agricultural run-off and pharmaceutical effluent. We consequently expect to see a …
agricultural run-off and pharmaceutical effluent. We consequently expect to see a …
The peril and promise of integrons: beyond antibiotic resistance
Integrons are bacterial genetic elements that can capture, rearrange, and express mobile
gene cassettes. They are best known for their role in disseminating antibiotic-resistance …
gene cassettes. They are best known for their role in disseminating antibiotic-resistance …
[HTML][HTML] Free-floating extracellular DNA: Systematic profiling of mobile genetic elements and antibiotic resistance from wastewater
The free-floating extracellular DNA (exDNA) fraction of microbial ecosystems harbors
antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and mobile genetic elements (MGEs). Natural …
antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and mobile genetic elements (MGEs). Natural …
[HTML][HTML] Environmental dissemination of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in rivers in Switzerland
S Bleichenbacher, MJA Stevens, K Zurfluh… - Environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
The aquatic environment takes on a key role in the dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant
Enterobacteriaceae. This study assesses the occurrence of carbapenemase-producing …
Enterobacteriaceae. This study assesses the occurrence of carbapenemase-producing …
[HTML][HTML] Upgrading residues from wastewater and drinking water treatment plants as low-cost adsorbents to remove extracellular DNA and microorganisms carrying …
D Calderón-Franco, S Apoorva, G Medema… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Wastewater treatment is challenged by the continuous emergence of chemical and
biological contaminants. Disinfection, advanced oxidation, and activated carbon …
biological contaminants. Disinfection, advanced oxidation, and activated carbon …
New perspectives on mobile genetic elements: a paradigm shift for managing the antibiotic resistance crisis
Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) are primary facilitators in the global spread of antibiotic
resistance. Here, we present novel ecological and evolutionary perspectives to understand …
resistance. Here, we present novel ecological and evolutionary perspectives to understand …
Genetic plurality of blaKPC-2-harboring plasmids in high-risk clones of Klebsiella pneumoniae of environmental origin
International high-risk clones of Klebsiella pneumoniae are important human pathogens that
are spreading to the environment. In the COVID-19 pandemic scenario, the frequency of …
are spreading to the environment. In the COVID-19 pandemic scenario, the frequency of …
The effect of plastic-related compounds on transcriptome-wide gene expression on CYP2C19-overexpressing hepG2 cells
In recent years, plastic and especially microplastic in the oceans have caused huge
problems to marine flora and fauna. Recently, such particles have also been detected in …
problems to marine flora and fauna. Recently, such particles have also been detected in …
A Novel Family of Acinetobacter Mega-Plasmids Are Disseminating Multi-Drug Resistance Across the Globe While Acquiring Location-Specific Accessory Genes
Acinetobacter species are emerging as major nosocomial pathogens, aided by their ability
to acquire resistance to all classes of antibiotics. A key factor leading to their multi-drug …
to acquire resistance to all classes of antibiotics. A key factor leading to their multi-drug …
Responsible science, engineering and education for water resource recovery and circularity
Water resource recovery is central to the circular economy framework. It underlies the
transition of environmental engineering from pollution prevention to responsible innovation …
transition of environmental engineering from pollution prevention to responsible innovation …