Evolution Under Thermal Stress Affects Escherichia coli 's Resistance to Antibiotics.

can evolve, particularly in the presence of stressful conditions such as extreme temperatures or antibiotic treatments. Recent evidence suggests that when encountering one source of stress, an organism's ability to deal with a different source of stress is also affected. With global climate change and the continued evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the need to further investigate how temperature and antibiotics interact is clear. The significance of our research is in identifying possible correlations between temperature and antibiotic stress, broadening our understanding of how stressors affect organisms, and allowing for insights into possible future evolutionary pathways.