Water Analysis – News and Features

Antibiotic resistance genes are more widespread in our environment than previously thought, with new research indicating bacteria in almost all environments carry resistance genes.

Diverting streams and rivers can have significant impact on how long it takes microplastic particles to reach the open sea.

New research finds that a warming climate could flip globally abundant microbial communities from carbon sinks to carbon emitters, potentially triggering climate change tipping points.

Scientists have uncovered a novel mechanism that shows increased sugar intake and elevations in blood glucose are sufficient to cause amyloid plaque buildup in the brain, which increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Coastal ecosystems emit methane and nitrous oxide and act as a sink for carbon dioxide. New findings of the greenhouse gas balance of these ecosystems around the world show them to act as a net greenhouse gas sink.

A low-cost recyclable powder has been developed that can kill thousands of waterborne bacteria per second when exposed to sunlight, which researchers hope could help populations that don't have access to clean water.

Science writer Kerry Taylor-Smith takes a deep dive into the persistent problem of microplastics.

A self-collected finger-prick blood test could make testing for PFAS in blood easier and more accessible, helping to detect related detrimental health conditions earlier.

A new study has shown how easy it is to find human DNA in the environment and has also highlighted the ethical dilemma behind how we use the information found in environmental DNA.

A recent study showed that urine is the main source of nitrogen losses in sub-Saharan African city regions, which could cause environmental eutrophication.