The Chemistry talk

Scientists warn that drug-resistant bacteria thrive on plastic waste, turning pollution into a medical threat. In the modern age, plastic has become indispensable. It is found in almost every aspect of everyday life, from water bottles to food packaging. But there’s a hidden danger lurking beneath the surface, quite literally: Microplastics, or tiny particles of plastic, aren’t just polluting our environment but they could be breeding grounds for drug-resistant superbugs that threaten global health. How Microplastics Help Bacteria Spread Antibiotic Resistance Imagine a busy city square with people from every corner of the world chatting, sharing stories, and exchanging ideas. Now zoom out to something you can’t see with the naked eye, a piece of plastic barely bigger than a grain of sand floating in the water. For bacteria, this is the place: a warm microplastic surface is like a bustling place, where they can stick together, form tight-knit communities called biofilms, and most impor...