Dive into the microscopic battlefield in our latest video. We delve into the critical issue of antibiotic resistance. Witness the historical development of antibiotics, from penicillin's accidental discovery to the ongoing battle against superbugs. Explore the molecular structures of antibiotics and the ingenious strategies bacteria employ to survive. We uncover the urgent quest for new antibiotic solutions, utilizing AI, bacteriophages, and cutting-edge technologies. However, time is ticking— the World Health Organization warns of a potential future claiming 10 million lives annually by 2050 due to antimicrobial resistance. Subscribe now for a riveting exploration of this silent threat. 🦠💊🔬 #AntibioticResistance #Superbugs #ScienceWarfare

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Credits:
Executive Producer:
Matthew Radcliff

Producers:
Elaine Seward
Andrew Sobey
Darren Weaver

Writer:
Alex Danis, Ph.D.

Host:
Alex Danis, Ph.D.

Scientific Consultants:
Ian Seiple, Ph.D.
Michelle Boucher, Ph.D.
Leila Duman, Ph.D.

Executive in Charge for PBS: Maribel Lopez
Director of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle Ewing
Assistant Director of Programming for PBS: John Campbell

Reactions is a production of the American Chemical Society.
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00:00 Introduction
02:05 Penicillin is Discovered
03:07 How Penicillin Works
03:35 Bacteria Beats Penicillin
05:02 Antibiotic Resistance
05:44 Methicillin
06:13 Horizontal Gene Transfer
07:14 Vancomycin
10:21 What Do We Do Now?