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Dr Emily May Stevenson
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Marine microbiologist with expertise in plastic pollution and antimicrobial resistance. Co-founder of Beach Guardian; aiming to empower communities against plastic pollution.
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🚨‼️ New paper alert!

‘Sewers to Seas: exploring pathogens and antimicrobial resistance on microplastics from hospital wastewater to marine environments’

FULL ARTICLE: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

➡️ Check out @pml.ac.uk’s coverage: pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...
Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one
New study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonized by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly
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“Nurdles and clamydia!” is a possibly one of the greatest openings for a Thanksgiving table conversation.

Just sayin’…
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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🧪 NEW STUDY led by @emilymaystevenson.bsky.social:

Microplastics in wastewater provide habitat for pathogenic bacteria, including Chlamydiia, and foster antibiotic resistance, “with polystyrene and HDPE nurdle communities posing a particular risk.” 🧵

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Sewers to Seas: exploring pathogens and antimicrobial resistance on microplastics from hospital wastewater to marine environments
Microplastic particles are extremely prevalent environmental pollutants which support microbial biofilms known as the ‘plastisphere’. Antimicrobial re…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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pml.ac.uk
PML's Prof Pennie Lindeque & Dr Emily Stevenson (@emilymaystevenson.bsky.social) explain how #plastic #BioBeads used in #sewage wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” #bacteria. Read the full story: theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...

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'What makes bio-beads particularly concerning isn’t just the plastic itself – it’s what they carry. These pellets are designed to maximise bacterial growth, and when they come from sewage treatment facilities, that biofilm may include harmful bacteria, including E. coli and other pathogens dangerous to humans. More worryingly, research – including our own studies – shows these plastics can harbour “superbug” bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.' PML's Prof Penelope Lindeque and Emily Stevenson (also University of Exeter ) discuss how plastic bio-beads used in wastewater treatment can harbour “superbug” bacteria in this latest article from The Conversation UK.
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
emilymaystevenson.bsky.social
🚨‼️ New paper alert!

‘Sewers to Seas: exploring pathogens and antimicrobial resistance on microplastics from hospital wastewater to marine environments’

FULL ARTICLE: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

➡️ Check out @pml.ac.uk’s coverage: pml.ac.uk/news/micropl...
Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one
New study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonized by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly
pml.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
emilymaystevenson.bsky.social
Great to see our @exeter.ac.uk and @pml.ac.uk research highlighted in @uk.theconversation.com 🤟🙏

➡️ theconversation.com/plastic-bio-...
November 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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... just look at these 👀 Just a handful of the incredible new #PhD opportunities at the lab.

Visit our website to see them all, and apply!
🔗 pml.ac.uk/Working-with...

#PhDs #PhDopportunities #hiring #Plymouth #PhDlife
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
emilymaystevenson.bsky.social
Spending my Saturday with @asmqld.bsky.social listening to fantastic microbiology. Perks of micro research in Australia = koalas! 🐨
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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#COP30: If you're not on the ground in #Belém, don't worry, you can stay on top of the news with the COP30 #VirtualOceanPavilion! This is a free to access online platform democratising access to the ocean in #ClimateNegotiations.

Register here: cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com/en/
November 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Finally joining the Bluesky party! Looking to connect with colleagues, friends and anyone interested in marine conservation, plastic pollution, antimicrobial resistance, marine biology... and any other cool science!
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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exeter.ac.uk
In collaboration with the LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT, our experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums.

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Exeter to help UK school pupils learn about LGBT+ scientists
University of Exeter experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums across the UK. Th...
news.exeter.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM