Scientists reveal the frightening speed at which bacteria can develop antibiotic resistance

By Matt Baker
Updated October 6 2016 - 11:08am, first published 10:49am
The experiment shows just how easy it is for bacteria to evolve resistance. Photo: Jamie Smetkowski
The experiment shows just how easy it is for bacteria to evolve resistance. Photo: Jamie Smetkowski

Harvard University and Technion researchers have used a metre-long petri dish to show the frightening speed at which bacteria can evolve and develop resistance to modern antibiotics.

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