Researchers discover invisible hazard lurking on seemingly harmless surfaces: 'Interact closely'

Researchers discover invisible hazard lurking on seemingly harmless surfaces: 'Interact closely'

A new study from Shenyang Agricultural University found that viruses on plastic surfaces could be playing a big role in creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. What's happening? News-Medical.net reported on the research, which was published in the journal Biocontaminant. "Most research has focused on bacteria in the plastisphere, but viruses are everywhere in these communities and interact closely with their hosts," said corresponding author Don…