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Basically, when bacteria discover a gene that works, they share it with others. As far as I know, this does not readily lend itself to a human counterattack of
by Mz 10y ago
Basically, when bacteria discover a gene that works, they share it with others. As far as I know, this does not readily lend itself to a human counterattack of some similar approach. The solution will likely come from some other avenue.
- eggie 10y agoThey don't find it works then share. They are randomly sharing, and sometimes it works. Bacterial sex.
- Mz 10y agoYou have to live to share. So, the distinction is essentially immaterial. They find something that works, they live, they share randomly for kicks with other bacteria they picked up at the bar, those bacteria become resistant, rinse and repeat.
- AnimalMuppet 10y agoHow about we "share" something with the bacteria? We create a package, and they pick it up, and it turns out to either kill them outright or leave them vulnerable to some simple treatment. Might be a bit rough on gut bacteria, though...
- Mz 10y agoSounds like a (bad) plan! (Your gut is about 70 percent of your immune system.) From what I have read and experienced firsthand, you are far better off strengthening your gut flora, not undermining them.