Discovery of Streptomycin
After decades of failed attempts to cure tuberculosis, a grad student named Albert isolated a soil microbe that led to the development of streptomycin, a groundbreaking treatment. Despite its initial success, tuberculosis resurged during the AIDS epidemic, revealing the challenges posed by antibiotic-resistant strains. Today, tuberculosis remains a significant global health threat, ranking as the ninth leading cause of death worldwide.In this clip
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