Flies: The New Frontier in the Search for Antibiotics

Flies: The New Frontier in the Search for Antibiotics

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Interactive Video

Architecture, Biology, Health Sciences

KG - University

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Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the potential of using flies to discover new antibiotics, as they possess strong antimicrobial defenses due to their environments. Researchers at Macquarie University have already extracted antibiotics from several fly species and are working to identify these compounds. This research is crucial as many diseases are becoming resistant to existing antibiotics. The insect world, with its vast number of species, is seen as an untapped resource for new drug development, offering hope for future pharmaceutical advancements.

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Why is there a need to develop new antibiotics according to the text?

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What potential does the insect world hold for pharmaceutical companies?

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