For years, scientists have used antibiotics to fight bacterial infections. Recently, some bacteria has evolved to be resistant to the antibiotics. Scientists have been working to find a way to treat people who have this drug resistant bacteria. Along with some of his colleagues, Vesselin Paunov has experimented with a new way to do this. The method involves producing colloid particles, which are tiny particles spread in a larger material, produced synthetically in the lab. These particles are called colloid antibodies. The antibodies contain a killing agent and have been designed to recognize and attach themselves to a certain kind of bacteria. When the scientists performed tests on this, the colloid antibodies did what they were supposed to and did not harm any other body cells.
I think it is really cool that these scientists came up with a creative possible solution to this problem. It would be great if this solution turns out to work and is practical and affordable. I am excitied to see where this goes in the future.
NOS Themes:
Role of motivation and curiosity: The scientists were motivated to find a way to kill antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Importance of Repeatability: It is important that this method is tried many times before actually being used as a widespread treatment.
Link to Article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130424112314.htm
Further Reading: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100914131004.htm
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