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Antibiotics

Oct 8, 2023
Discover the accidental discovery of antibiotics and their impact on human life expectancies. Dive into the history of microorganisms and the germ theory of disease. Explore the trial and error process of antibiotic discovery and Alexander Fleming's breakthrough with penicillin. Learn about the effects of antibiotics on the microbiome and the rise of antibiotic resistance. Find out the challenges and potential solutions to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics.
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