PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The ability of bacteria to mutate and learn to fight off antibiotics has been called a silent epidemic.
Antibiotic resistance is a major issue, and scientists estimate that 39 million people could die in the next 25 years if something isn’t done.
According to a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a new approach may be needed to fight off these resistant bacteria.
Scientists are working with engineers to develop smart biomaterials and drug-free approaches to infections. One approach is programming our immune cells to work differently to attack bacteria.
Get more medical reports from Dr. Brian McDonough.
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