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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & Diversity

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Theme B - Form & Function

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

✨ Did you know? 🤔 Before antibiotics, even a simple wound could lead to life-threatening infections. But now, bacteria are fighting back! 🦠💪

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	History in a Nutshell

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		<li>Pre-antibiotic era: Loads of people died from bacterial diseases.</li>
		<li>Post-antibiotic era: Life-saving! But&hellip; bacteria evolved resistance.</li>
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	Why Worry Now? 🚨

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		<li>Bacteria are evolving SUPER FAST.</li>
		<li>Few new antibiotics have been discovered recently.</li>
		<li>Danger alert! We might return to the scary &quot;pre-antibiotic era&quot;.</li>
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🌎 Real-world example: Imagine if we couldn&#39;t perform surgeries, transplants, or cancer treatments due to bacterial infections. Yikes!

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	<li>After a new antibiotic is introduced, resistance often pops up. Why?
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		<li>Bacteria can share genes &ndash; even between different species! 😱</li>
		<li>Antibiotic-resistance genes don&rsquo;t disappear quickly, even if we stop using that antibiotic.</li>
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</ul>

🌎 Real-world examples

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	<li>MRSA: This mean guy can infect surgeries and fights off common antibiotics.</li>
	<li>MDR-TB: This tough cookie caused half a million cases in 2020 and led to over 200,000 deaths.</li>
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We can avoid a future without effective antibiotics

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	<li>Docs&#39; Duty: Only give antibiotics for serious stuff &amp; for short times.</li>
	<li>Hospital Heroes: Keep things clean to stop infections spreading.</li>
	<li>Farmer&#39;s Role: No antibiotics in animal food for faster growth.</li>
	<li>Pharma Pioneers: We need NEW antibiotics. The last new class was discovered in the 1980s!</li>
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	<li>Bioinformatics: Imagine a HUGE digital library where scientists share and search for biological data.</li>
	<li>Chemogenomics: A super technique where scientists
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		<li>See how chemicals affect organisms&#39; metabolism.</li>
		<li>Use the structure of known good antibiotics to find similar molecules in big libraries.</li>
	</ul>
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</ul>

🌎 Real-world example: It&#39;s like having a huge digital cookbook where chefs from all over the world add their secret sauce recipes. Someone else can then find the best sauce that suits their dish!

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🌟 Remember, folks!: We&#39;ve overcome many challenges in the past. With science, awareness, and a sprinkle of teamwork, we can tackle antibiotic resistance. Let&rsquo;s make the world a safer place! 🌍💪🌱

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Happy Studying! 📚🔬🌈

Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Antibiotic Resistance A Looming Crisis!

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The Dark Side of Antibiotics 🔍