The goal is to evaluate how granular activated carbon affects horizontal gene transfer, which is linked to antimicrobial resistance.
Conducted experiments to observe the effects of granular activated carbon on microbial communities.
Analyzed the rate of horizontal gene transfer in the presence of activated carbon.
Compared outcomes with control groups lacking activated carbon.
Granular activated carbon significantly reduced the rate of horizontal gene transfer among microbes.
This intervention shows promise in lowering antimicrobial resistance transmission.
Findings suggest potential applications in water treatment processes.
Abstract
With the total number of annual deaths related to antimicrobial resistance estimated to reach ten million globally by 2050, it is essential to evaluate the impact of every process such...