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What harmful microbes are lurking in the world’s 7 billion tonnes of plastic waste?

Nature, Published online: 01 October 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-03150-6

Pathogenic viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive on plastic. The biohazard risks of this ‘plastisphere’ shouldn’t be overlooked in efforts to tackle the pollution crisis.