Publications by authors named "Edgar Tumwesigye"
Environ Pollut
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Microplastics (MPs) are widespread environmental pollutants that may carry harmful chemical contaminants like persistent organic pollutants (POPs), metals, and pharmaceuticals at significantly higher concentrations than in surrounding water.
- Evidence suggests MPs can also transport viruses, bacteria, and antibiotic-resistant genes, potentially affecting ecological health and influencing gene transfer among organisms.
- The review highlights important knowledge gaps, particularly regarding MPs as vectors for invasive species, and calls for further research to better understand their ecological impact.
