Earth.com May 23, 2026 • 21:45

Common weedkiller linked to the development of superbugs in hospitals - Earth.com

Common weedkiller linked to the development of superbugs in hospitals - Earth.com

Scientists have discovered that glyphosate weedkiller could contribute to the development of drug-resistant bacteria outside of hospitals.

Glyphosate is not an antibiotic – it targets plants, not bacteria. For years, that distinction was taken as an assurance: herbicides might contaminate soil, but they weren’t part of what was driving … [+5341 chars]

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