Misuse/over use of antibiotics increases the threats to human health since this is a main
reason behind evolution of antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens. However, metals such as …

In line with sustainable development principles and in order to combat climate change,
which contributes to progressive soil depletion, various solutions are being sought to use …

The occurrence of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in riverine systems has
become a growing concern worldwide. Risk prediction of antibiotic resistance is difficult as …

Lakes are an important source of freshwater, containing nearly 90% of the liquid surface
fresh water worldwide. Long retention times in lakes mean pollutants from discharges slowly …

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is a growing threat to global human health. Horizontal gene
transfer (HGT) of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is recognized as the primary contributor …

Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are present as both intracellular and extracellular
fractions of DNA in the environment. Due to the poor yield of extracellular DNA in …

In the recent years, endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) has received increasing
attention due to their significant toxic effects on human beings and wildlife by affecting their …

The impact of human activities on the spread and on the persistence of antibiotic resistances
in the environment is still far from being understood. The natural background of resistances …

The pollution of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) has been highlighted on
a global scale because of their serious threats to the environment and human health. Typical …

The combination of antibiotics and heavy metals (HMs) increases the toxicity range of
influence and requires additional research attention. This article analyzed the toxicity …