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One of the world’s most popular weedkillers may be fueling deadly superbugs

Science Daily · Jun 23, 2026, 11:31 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Researchers found that highly drug-resistant bacteria from hospitals are also resistant to glyphosate, a commonly used weedkiller. The discovery suggests that agricultural herbicides may be helping antibiotic-resistant microbes survive and spread far beyond healthcare settings.

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