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RE: “Don’t change… evolve” – is that so? Three misconceptions about evolution that you might have involuntarily assimilated.

in #science7 years ago (edited)

Didn't actually watch the video, but yes, kryzsec, bacteria do evolve resistance to antibiotics. That's why certain sexually transmitted diseases are on the increase, unfortunately (amongst other diseases). We mustn't beg our doctors for antibiotics unless we really need them. They shouldn't over-prescribe them, either. Farmers shouldn't be adding antibiotics to their feedstuffs, also

Because when the shit really does hit the fan....

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I think you may have missed the point of my reply. I was asking if bacteria gaining antibiotic resistance would count as an example of evolution, not if it happened. Sorry for any confusion

Well, yes, it is evolution. As opposed to speciation (which is also evolution). Hence, I used the word 'evolve' in my first sentence above. (But I do appreciate the distinction you're making.)