Antibiotic Discovery Breakthrough: New Study Reveals How Nonantibiotic Drugs Kill Bacteria
Boston, Massachusetts – The discovery of antibiotics in 1928 revolutionized human history, making once-deadly infectious diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis treatable. These drugs marked a pivotal moment in medical science, transforming healthcare practices and saving countless lives. However, the overuse of antibiotics has led to the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, posing a severe threat to global public health. In 2019 alone, superbugs were responsible for approximately 1.27 million deaths worldwide, a number that is expected …