The study, published Tuesday in the journal Applied Environmental and Microbiology, analyzed biofilms on microplastics and glass created by E. coli, a potentially dangerous bacteria that can cause ...

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Saccharin destabilizes bacterial membranes and interferes with DNA replication, causing lysis and impairing virulence traits.

(CNN) — By being an excellent host for slimy biofilms created by bacteria to protect themselves from attack, microplastics may be contributing to the proliferation of dangerous antibiotic ...

(CNN) — By being an excellent host for slimy biofilms created by bacteria to protect themselves from attack, microplastics may be contributing to the proliferation of dangerous antibiotic ...