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Water-polluting DNA, even in drinking Water, assists germs in resisting medicines!
Oct 24 2006, Irani

The problem of drug resistance among potentially infectious microbes has become a serious concern among doctors across the world, especially those of the tropical regions. But, do you know, even our treated drinking water is aiding this...

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