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Tohoku University

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This figure illustrates how bacteria in water environments redistribute their limited energy when exposed to zinc oxide (ZnO). The model shows that ZnO exposure reduces the energy available for conjugation, weakens biofilm development at high concentrations, and increases energy investment in metal resistance during the early exposure period.

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Katayoun et al., 2026

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