Antibiotic resistance bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) could be disseminated and selected for in the environment, particularly aquatic ecosystems. This is due to the interplay between humans, animals and ...

Water is a limited resource, and the quality of raw water has an impact on drinking water production. Regular testing is done to ensure that the quality is compliant with regulations. Heterotrophic bacteria are widely used ...

Microplastics as pollutants originate from land-based sources and are persistent and ubiquitous in the aquatic environment. The risks posed by microplastics as vectors and habitats for potentially harmful microbial groups ...