All Franciska de Vries articles
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NewsHeatwaves inhibit antibiotic resistance in soils - but at a price
Heatwaves temporarily reduce the amount of resistance genes in the soil, but heat and droughts are also causing significant damage to soils and ecosystems. The temporary dip in resistance therefore does not mean that the health risks from antibiotic resistance disappear.
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NewsClimate impacts on European soils predicted by scientists
New research has revealed how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change.