Microplastics may be creating antibiotic-resistance superbugs

Talk about a culture shock.

Microplastics — tiny particles that come from large plastic items and industrial waste — can damage cells and disrupt organs, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease, cancer, infertility and other chronic conditions.

Researchers from Boston University say there’s another downside to these ubiquitous shards — bacteria exposed to them can become resistant to several types of antibiotics.