The Rise of Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance has become a significant global health threat, with the overuse of antibiotics in both humans and animals contributing to the emergence of superbugs. The rising number of antimicrobial-resistant infections, estimated at over 2.8 million annually in the U.S. alone, highlights the critical need for alternative treatments. Traditional antibiotics, while effective, have enabled bacteria to adapt and create resistance, leading to cases where standard treatments are ineffective. With projections indicating that a person will die from a superbug every three seconds by 2050, the urgency for new solutions is paramount.