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Black bears are emerging as roaming reservoirs of antibiotic-resistant bacteria across expanding US ranges
- April 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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A new gut microbiome study of bears in eastern North Carolina expands our understanding of microbial ecosystems in omnivores and contributes to the broader idea that bear feces could help scientists monitor changes in the environment. The study also found that bears may play an unexpected role in dispersing antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
Originally published at Phys.org