Farm mice study shows antibiotic resistance is an environmental problem, not just a medical one

Phys.org reports that scientists examined eight hundred seventy-five wild house mice from German farms, searching for antibiotic resistance genes and linking their presence to land use, farming practices, livestock density and climate variables. The findings highlight the environment as a key driver of resistance, not just medical misuse.

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