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The Cold Truth: Antibiotic Resistance in the Cryosphere

By Cryosphere & Climate, Expedition, Feldbericht, Field report, Kryosphäre & Klima, Polar Ecology
Microbes from arctic environments. (© Daniel Gattinger) Antibiotic resistance was long considered a largely human-made problem, confined to urbanized areas and clinical settings. However, recent discoveries challenge the assumption that remote environments are inherently protected from this phenomenon. The cryosphere—the…
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PLASTICS IN THE ARCTIC?

By Expedition, Polar Ecology
The Arctic is facing increasing stressors under global change. Plastic pollution is starting to become a major threat to pristine Arctic environments. Yet, research concerning the quality and quantity of pollution, as well as public awareness on this issue, remains…
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