Viruses can survive in water by 'hitch-hiking' on microplastics, new study finds - Independent.ie

6/28/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 10 months ago
by Saphora Smith

Viruses can survive and remain infectious by “hitch-hiking” on microplastics in fresh water, scientists have found, raising concern about the impact on human health.

Viruses can survive and remain infectious by hitch-hiking on microplastics in fresh water, scientists have found, raising concern about the impact on human health. Researchers from the University of… [+1743 chars]

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Viruses can survive in water by 'hitch-hiking' on microplastics, new study finds - Independent.ie

Viruses can survive and remain infectious by &ldquo;hitch-hiking&rdquo; on microplastics in fresh water, scientists have found, raising concern about the impact on human health.

Viruses can survive and remain infectious by “hitch-hiking” on microplastics in fresh water, scientists have found, raising concern about the impact on human health.