The transferable resistome of biosolids—plasmid sequencing reveals carriage of clinically relevant antibiotic resistance genes
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Research has found that biosolids carry clinically relevant antibiotic resistance genes. The genes were identified through plasmid sequencing, which suggests that the resistance genes may be transferable. The presence of these genes in biosolids has implications for antibiotic resistance.