Dr. Jonathan Stokes, a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Jim Collins’ lab at MIT, delves into the fascinating world of antibiotics and the role of machine learning in discovering new compounds. He highlights the incredible history of antibiotics, from penicillin's serendipitous discovery to the present-day challenges of antibiotic resistance. The discussion covers the innovative techniques being used to combat bacterial infections and the promising potential of machine learning to revolutionize future antibiotic development, making us feel like we’re truly living in the future!