在牙刷和淋浴头上发现的600+个独特的病毒,主要是细菌;对抗抗生素抗药性的潜在战略。 600+ unique viruses, primarily bacteriophages, found on toothbrushes and showerheads; potential strategies for combating antibiotic resistance.
美国西北大学的研究人员在"微生物界边界"杂志上发表的一项研究中发现牙刷和淋浴头上有600多种独特的病毒,主要是菌体. Researchers from Northwestern University found over 600 unique viruses, primarily bacteriophages, on toothbrushes and showerheads in a study published in *Frontiers in Microbiomes*. 虽然对健康的影响尚不清楚,但感染细菌的这些病毒可能提供打击抗生素抗药性的潜在战略。 While the health implications are still unclear, these viruses, which infect bacteria, may offer potential strategies to combat antibiotic resistance. 这项研究突出了浴室环境中丰富的微生物生物多样性,提出了医学研究的新途径。 The study highlights the rich microbial biodiversity in bathroom environments, suggesting new avenues for medical research.