A meta-analysis of antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements data in anaerobic digestion

Key Points

• The analysis shows a significant correlation between antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in anaerobic digestion.
• Key evidence revealed that the presence of antibiotic resistance genes increased by 42% with mobile genetic elements.
• Meta-analysis of existing metagenomic datasets assessed the dynamics of these genes during anaerobic digestion.
• Understanding the interaction of these genetic components may enable better management practices in waste treatment.