🦠 Weedkiller Linked to Superbug Spread: Controversial weedkiller glyphosate may inadvertently be driving the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, which can then spread to hospitals.

🔬 Widespread Resistance Found: In a study comparing hospital, agricultural, and nature reserve bacteria, researchers found that 74% of hospital strains were resistant to carbapenems, antibiotics used as a last resort. Worryingly, all hospital strains were also highly resistant to glyphosate.

🔄 Two-Way Transmission: Bacteria resistant to both antibiotics and glyphosate can travel between agricultural soils and hospitals through wastewater and other environmental pathways, creating a concerning cycle.

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