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- Dangerous miracle : the astonishing rise and looming disaster of antibiotics / by Shaw, Liam,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Oxford University biologist Liam Shaw reveals the fascinating history of antibiotics, how we burned through them, and what that means for our future health. The discovery of antibiotics was one of humanity's greatest achievements. Since their advent less than a century ago, antibiotics have saved millions of lives, marking one of the greatest medical advances in our history. Much like oil in the previous century, they were not invented but discovered -- the most effective antibiotics are found in nature, made by microbes. But just like oil, antibiotics came with a cost. That's because antibiotics aren't like other drugs: every time we use them, we increase the probability of resistance to them and thus undermine their future effectiveness. And like fossil fuels, they won't last forever. How did we get here? In order to understand the future of antibiotics, we need to understand their past. 'Dangerous Miracle' tells the story of antibiotics, tracing the grand arc of their evolution over millions of years with a history of the past century. Antibiotic resistance shows how easily bacteria have been able to undo human progress. If we want antibiotics to have a future, we need to prepare to adapt accordingly. And fast. 'Dangerous Miracle' is a revelatory account of the miraculous history and uncertain future of antibiotics from a visionary and gifted biologist.- Subjects: Antibiotic-producing organisms.; Antibiotics; Antibiotics.; Drug resistance in microorganisms.;
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- Dirt is good : the advantage of germs for your child's developing immune system / by Gilbert, Jack,1977-; Knight, Rob(Researcher); Blakeslee, Sandra.;
Includes bibliographical references."From two of the world's top scientists and one of the world's top science writers (all parents), Dirt Is Good is a Q&A-based guide to everything you need to know about kids & germs. "Is it OK for my child to eat dirt?" That's just one of the many questions authors Jack Gilbert and Rob Knight are bombarded with every week from parents all over the world. They've heard everything from "My two-year-old gets constant ear infections. Should I give her antibiotics? Or probiotics?" to "I heard that my son's asthma was caused by a lack of microbial exposure. Is this true, and if so what can I do about it now?" Google these questions, and you'll be overwhelmed with answers. The internet is rife with speculation and misinformation about the risks and benefits of what most parents think of as simply germs, but which scientists now call the microbiome : the combined activity of all the tiny organisms inside our bodies and the surrounding environment that have an enormous impact on our health and well-being. Who better to turn to for answers than Drs. Gilbert and Knight, two of the top scientists leading the investigation into the microbiome--an investigation that is producing fascinating discoveries and bringing answers to parents who want to do the best for their young children. Dirt Is Good is a comprehensive, authoritative, accessible guide you've been searching for"--Provided by publisher.LSC- Subjects: Human body; Immune system.; Children;
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