The study revealed that microbes can travel thousands of miles on high-level winds, surviving the journey and potentially seeding antibiotic-resistant genes in new environments.
Prof Xavier Rodo noted that 30-40% of the microbes identified were potentially pathogenic, challenging the notion that high-altitude air is mostly sterile.
This research indicates that winds may transfer a diverse range of bacteria and fungi, with significant implications for public health and environmental changes.
Researchers collected 22 airborne dust samples above Japan, discovering over 300 types of bacteria and 260 fungi, underscoring the need for better air testing methods.
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