Tag Archives: antibiotics

Antibiotics release death sugars that help bad bugs to grow

Posted on 23 December 2013 by mmmbitesizescience

In the 1940’s, antibiotics were hailed as wonder drugs. “Syphilis is now curable!”, ran the posters. Yet in modern times, several dark sides of these drugs have come to light. The widespread overuse of antibiotic therapy has driven the emergence … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in Bacteria, Disease, Evolution, Medicine, Microorganisms, Science | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Antibiotics hit your gut microbes hard

Posted on 13 February 2013 by mmmbitesizescience

These days, most doctor’s are acutely aware of the problems of overprescribing antibiotics. Historically given as more of a placatory gesture – ‘I have to prescribe something, else this patient will think I’m an incompetent buffoon’ – their overuse almost … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in Bacteria, Ecology, Microorganisms, Science | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment