A World Without Anti-biotics

Pete Zicato · 08-12-2010, 12:00 PM

This looks bad

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The era of antibiotics is coming to a close. In just a couple of generations, what once appeared to be miracle medicines have been beaten into ineffectiveness by the bacteria they were designed to knock out. Once, scientists hailed the end of infectious diseases. Now, the post-antibiotic apocalypse is within sight.

Hyperbole? Unfortunately not.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/20...lth-infections

monster · 08-12-2010, 02:34 PM

It's OK, we have hand-sanitizer now....

Clodfobble · 08-12-2010, 02:37 PM

Well, I'll go ahead and say goodbye to all of you now, then. Without antibiotics, I'd have been dead a couple of times over, and my kids' non-functioning immune systems ain't gonna fare too well either. Sayonara.

Beest · 08-13-2010, 12:40 PM

Don't panic!, this little guy will save us.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacteriophage

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They have been used for over 60 years as an alternative to antibiotics in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.[5] They are seen as a possible therapy against multi drug resistant strains of many bacteria.

lookout123 · 08-13-2010, 02:00 PM

Isn't that the moon lander?

Undertoad · 08-13-2010, 02:10 PM

It's a prototype of MST3K's Tom Servo.

Flint · 08-13-2010, 05:16 PM

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monster · 08-13-2010, 09:28 PM

No Disassemble!

jinx · 09-06-2010, 06:47 PM

Insect brains are rich stores of new antibiotics

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The pharmaceutical industry is generating fewer and fewer new antibiotics due to lack of financial incentives, meaning that alternative sources of new drugs are much needed.

squirell nutkin · 09-06-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

It's a prototype of MST3K's Tom Servo.

I knew I liked you guys for a reason

TheMercenary · 09-08-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Beest

Don't panic!, this little guy will save us.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacteriophage

love it.

elSicomoro · 09-08-2010, 05:00 PM

Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes..."It's impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are ingenious."

I think antibiotics still serve a vital purpose...without vancomycin in May, I might not have my left eye...or I might be dead. Doctors and parents just need to be careful with the damn things...you don't take them for colds, you always take all of them unless your doctor switches you to something else, etc. It's not rocket science, but some folks just don't really think about this shit.

Clodfobble · 09-18-2010, 10:36 PM

A recent study reveals that ancient tribes in Nubia, circa 350-500 AD, were taking medicinal doses of tetracycline, a powerful antibiotic in use today. The researchers believe they were most likely fermenting the tetracycline, which is produced by the soil bacteria streptomyces, in beer. Especially high amounts were found in the bones of those who had died young, such as the skull of a four-year-old, indicating that this wasn't an indifferent ingestion during the course of their daily diet, but rather something they were deliberately giving to those who were suffering from illness.

As UT is always saying, smart is not the same as wise, and I am convinced our current culture is the former.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-19-2010, 12:09 AM

Surely you're not questioning my standing as a wiseass.

Beest · 09-21-2010, 12:07 PM

I was just reading that a new source for anitbitoic agents might be
Locust brains

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Nine distinct chemical extracts from the locust brain killed Escherichia coli, which can cause food poisoning, and seven killed Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA),

08-12-2010, 02:34 PM	#2
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08-13-2010, 09:28 PM	#8
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08-13-2010, 02:10 PM	#6
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09-08-2010, 05:00 PM	#12
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes..."It's impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are ingenious." I think antibiotics still serve a vital purpose...without vancomycin in May, I might not have my left eye...or I might be dead. Doctors and parents just need to be careful with the damn things...you don't take them for colds, you always take all of them unless your doctor switches you to something else, etc. It's not rocket science, but some folks just don't really think about this shit.

09-18-2010, 10:36 PM	#13
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	A recent study reveals that ancient tribes in Nubia, circa 350-500 AD, were taking medicinal doses of tetracycline, a powerful antibiotic in use today. The researchers believe they were most likely fermenting the tetracycline, which is produced by the soil bacteria streptomyces, in beer. Especially high amounts were found in the bones of those who had died young, such as the skull of a four-year-old, indicating that this wasn't an indifferent ingestion during the course of their daily diet, but rather something they were deliberately giving to those who were suffering from illness. As UT is always saying, smart is not the same as wise, and I am convinced our current culture is the former. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

09-19-2010, 12:09 AM	#14
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