Agricultural soils are important reservoirs for antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), which is
closely linked to soil microorganisms. Environmental factors and co-existed pollutants may …

Marine environment is a dynamic habitat for survival of many microbes with unique
metabolic potential. Biofilm formation benefits the marine bacteria to thrive and persist even …

The addition of biochar in paddies under the condition of water-saving irrigation can
simultaneously achieve soil improvement and water conservation, but little is known about …

Anthropogenic activities are leaving lots of chemical footprints on the soil. It alters the
physiochemical characteristics of the soil thereby modifying the natural soil microbiome. The …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment is a global concern for public health and
recent studies have shown that various soil pollutants (eg heavy metals, petroleum …

Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are emerging pollutants present in various
environments. Identifying ARGs has become a growing concern in recent years. Several …

Electric field coupled membrane bioreactor (EMBR) enhanced the treatment performance of
phenol wastewater with high salinity, improved sludge settleability, and alleviated …

Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys (Rhinopithecus bieti) are the highest elevation lived non-
human primate, and their survival has been threatened for decades. To promote their …

Previous studies on the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from farmland
have mostly relied on anthropogenic biotic or abiotic amendments. Here, an indigenous …

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is an ever-increasing phenomenon that, besides clinical
settings, is generally assumed to be prevalent in environmental soils and waters. The …