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The Forgotten Cure: The Past and Future of Phage Therapy,Used
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Before the arrival of penicillin in the 1940s, phage therapy was one of the few weapons doctors had against bacterial infections. It saved the life of Hollywood legend Tom Mix before being abandoned by Western science. Now, researchers and physicians are rediscovering the treatment, which pits phage viruses against their natural bacterial hosts, as a potential weapon against antibioticresistant infections.The Forgotten Cure traces the story of phages from Paris, where they were discovered in 1917; to Tbilisi, Georgia, where one of phage therapys earliest proponents died at the hands of Stalin; to the Nobel podium, where prominent scientists have been recognized for breakthroughs stemming from phage research. Today, a crop of biotech startups and dedicated physicians is racing to win regulatory approval for phage therapy before superbugs exhaust the last drug in the medical arsenal. Will they clear the hurdles in time?
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- Q: What is 'The Forgotten Cure' about? A: 'The Forgotten Cure' explores the history and future of phage therapy, a treatment that uses phage viruses to combat bacterial infections, particularly in the context of rising antibiotic resistance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Forgotten Cure'? A: The book is authored by Anna Kuchment.
- Q: When was 'The Forgotten Cure' published? A: 'The Forgotten Cure' was published on December 9, 2011.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Forgotten Cure' have? A: 'The Forgotten Cure' contains 148 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Forgotten Cure' is categorized under Microbiology.
- Q: Is 'The Forgotten Cure' in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The Forgotten Cure'? A: This book is the 2012 edition.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Forgotten Cure'? A: The book covers the historical development of phage therapy, notable figures in its research, and current advancements in the field.
- Q: Is 'The Forgotten Cure' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, 'The Forgotten Cure' is written for a general audience, providing insights into a complex scientific topic in an accessible manner.