One of the World’s Most Popular Weedkillers May Be Fueling Deadly Superbugs

Scientists have uncovered evidence that one of the world’s most widely used weedkillers may also help dangerous bacteria survive antibiotic treatments. Each year, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) contributes to an estimated 1.1 million to 1.4 million deaths worldwide. Researchers now say the rise of drug-resistant bacteria may not be driven only by antibiotics. Common weedkillers could [...]