It seems like everyone knows that antibiotic resistance is the next big thing, and researchers from around the globe are looking to find its causes. Now, it’s time to add antidepressants to the list. This latest research is from the same group in Queensland that showed the link between triclosan use and antibiotic resistance. Led by Dr. Guo of the Advanced Water Management Centre (AWMC) at the University of Queensland, the researchers looked into fluoxetine, which is marketed commercially as Prozac. The study was published in the most recent edition of Environmental International.
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