Browsing by Author "Strømmen, Marte"
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The effect of microplastic on natural transformation and biofilm formation using Acinetobacter baylyi as a model organism
Strømmen, Marte (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-15)Microplastic pollution is a big and rapidly increasing environmental problem in the world. Although the direct effects of microplastic pollution are well-studied the indirect effects are hardly investigated, especially in the context of spreading antibiotic resistance genes. Antibiotic resistance is a natural phenomenon, but the misuse and overuse of antibiotics has led to a rapid development and ...