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An Andalusian scientist opens the door to the development of more effective antibiotics
LOCATION: Granada
DURATION: 1’40’’
SUMMARY: Mohammed Bakkali, a researcher in genetics at the University of Granada has
formulated a hypothesis that gives an answer to a question that the scientific community hasn’t
been able to solve for decades: why are bacteria becoming more resistant to antibiotics?
According to this scientist, the abuse of this medicine makes non resistant bacteria copy the DNA
of those who are resistant.
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They are our great ally against many diseases but always under doctor’s care, because the
indiscriminate use of antibiotics may have serious consequences.
JOSE MANUEL SANTAMARÍA
Pharmacist
“We have abused of antibiotics so much that they aren’t effective any more,
or some of them.”
It’s been decades since the scientific community wonders why bacteria are becoming more
resistant to antibiotics. An enigma that Mohamed Bakali, researcher in genetics at the University
of Granada, may have solved.
MOHAMMED BAKKALI
Researcher at the University
of Granada
“A bad use of antibiotics may promote the apparition of new resistance to
antibiotics.”
According to his theory, the abuse of antibiotics makes non resistant bacteria copy the DNA of
those who are resistant.
MOHAMMED BAKKALI
Researcher at the University
of Granada
“For example the staphylococcus aureus. It is resistant against a wide range of
antibiotics and, as it happens in operating rooms, it is a huge problem in hospitals.”
That’s why it is so important not taking antibiotics when we have the flu or a cold, as they are
viral infections not bacterial, so these medicines can’t treat them.
PEASANT
“I always visit the doctor and take what he prescribes.”
Although, there are still people who take antibiotics without the supervision of a doctor.
PEASANT
“Sometimes, when you have a cold or the cold is starting.”
MOHAMMED BAKKALI
Researcher at the University
of Granada
“An antibiotic is like a weapon, you have to use it when it is necessary. I use the
metaphor of the Cold War: the world is alive because during the Cold War the two
global powers controlled themselves, they didn’t use their weapons.”
A powerful weapon whose bad use can leave us helpless.
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