The advances in biotechnology, genetic research, and pharmaceutical discoveries

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The advances in biotechnology, genetic research, and pharmaceutical discoveries have led to the development of super resistant bacteria and animals to drugs. There are antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria and there is a rise in pests that are resistant to poisons developed to destroy them. What can we do to protect ourselves from resistant strains of bacteria, and how can we control pests, like rats and mice, that are now becoming ‘immune’ to the poisons developed to keep them under control? Provide the resources and websites you used.

Explanation / Answer

In case of resistant strains of bacteria, the following measures can be undertaken:

In case of pests like rats and mice, we can use better and new trapping and baiting methods to catch them.Much more stronger chemicals than poisons can be used that can restrict their entry into households.

Resources and websites:

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/antibiotic-resistant-bacteria

https://www.jgpestcontrol.co.uk/rise-of-super-rat/

http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/rats-becoming-immune-standard-poison-4238358

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