Using metagenomic Hi-C data to discover broad host-range plasmids conferring antimicrobial resistance

Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) trough plasmids is one of the main contributors to the rapid increase of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Studying wastewater from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) allows us new insights into HGT as bacteria from different sources come together. Currently the analysis of HGT is limited, as plasmids cannot be...

Adsorption of free floating DNA and antimicrobial resistance genes out of wastewater effluents by sewage-based biochar and iron-oxide-coated sands

The presence of extracellular DNA (eDNA) containing antibiotic resistance genes in the treated wastewater effluents can contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among receiving waters. The removal of cell associated antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) has been widely studied using advance treatments. However, these treatments...