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It was a comment in a Frontline episode[1]. If my memory serves me correctly, one of the top researchers claimed that they could conquor this problem, but nearl
by kolbe 13y ago
It was a comment in a Frontline episode[1]. If my memory serves me correctly, one of the top researchers claimed that they could conquor this problem, but nearly every drug company has cut funding for antibiotics research, as it doesn't result in long-term usage.
[1] http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/hunting-the-nightmare-bacteria/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/hunting-the-nightmar...
- refurb 13y agoThe biggest reason why drug companies don't invest in antibiotics is because if you come up with the best antibiotic ever, it will never get used because docs will save it for the sickest patients. Hence, you'll never make much money on an antibiotic and likely not even turn a profit.