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Lakes, rivers near abandoned mine sites likely source of antibiotics

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 17, 2018 | 8:57 am Base Metals Education Precious Metals Canada Copper Nickel Palladium Platinum 

Canadian scientists from Laurentian University have found that waterbodies impacted by decades of mining activity could be a potential new source of antibiotics. The group, led by Dr. J.A. Scott, a bioengineering professor, examined lakes and rivers located within five...

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