Curr Opin Microbiol October 2019 PMID 31733401

Antibiotics: past, present and future.

Matthew I Hutchings, Andrew W Truman, Barrie Wilkinson

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What people are saying

The digital discussions display enthusiasm and curiosity about the history and future of antibiotics, with posts mentioning how antibiotics have extended human lifespan and referencing historical discovery techniques, which reflect high interest. The tone varies from technical references to casual remarks, indicating both engagement and recognition of the topic’s significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of antibiotics and the significance of ongoing research, though some references are more casual or humorous, reducing the overall consensus strength.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high curiosity about the history, advancements, and future prospects of antibiotics, with many highlighting exciting developments and historical milestones.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference specific studies, historical events, and future challenges, indicating a moderate to deep engagement with the content.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants recognize the substantial influence of antibiotics on human health and the importance of overcoming resistance, suggesting a meaningful perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

The discovery and use of antibiotics have transformed modern medicine, starting with the first antibiotic salvarsan in 1910 and the golden age of natural antibiotics beginning with penicillin in 1928, but progress has slowed and resistance has become a major problem.
Despite the decline in new antibiotic discovery since the mid-20th century, recent advancements like genome mining and editing are offering new hope for finding diverse natural products with novel bioactivities, with 45 drugs currently in clinical trials.
For future success, scientific innovations must be supported by changes in financial models to effectively turn these discoveries into approved treatments, addressing the ongoing antimicrobial resistance crisis.

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Advances in Bacterial Antibiotic Production and Bioengineering Methods

New biochemistry developments reveal how bacteria produce antibiotics. This overview covers historical context, recent progress using genome mining and editing, and future prospects in combating antimicrobial resistance.

bioZone · Mar 12, 2021 1,607 views

History and Future of Antibiotic Use and Resistance Development

This video explores the origin of antibiotics, their impact on medicine, and the progression of antimicrobial resistance, highlighting recent advances and future prospects for combating resistance.

Laboratório de Biologia de Microrganismos · Nov 22, 2021 95 views

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RT @club_gut: Golden Age of Obesity: 'Antibiotics: past, present and future' (November 2019) https://t.co/GcjpyGlMRD "Golden Age of antibio…

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RT @club_gut: @epaleezeldin @usibwc @SecKennedy @leezeldin Golden Age of Obesity: 'Antibiotics: past, present and future' https://t.co/Gcjp…

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@epaleezeldin @usibwc @SecKennedy @leezeldin Golden Age of Obesity: 'Antibiotics: past, present and future' https://t.co/GcjpyGlMRD https://t.co/H8smmDEPE0

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Golden Age of Obesity: 'Antibiotics: past, present and future' (November 2019) https://t.co/GcjpyGlMRD "Golden Age of antibiotic discovery, new antibiotic classes were being discovered on an almost yearly basis by isolation of likely antibiotic-producing organisms from soil." https://t.co/Om7hx00ZW6

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Antibiotics have extended the average human lifespan by 23 years. Incredible. [Wilkinson et al. Antibiotics: past,present, and future. Current opinion in microbiology. volume 51, October 2019. Pages 72-80] https://t.co/doMPDY3yYR

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