Infection and Response · Human Systems

Drug Development and Antibiotics

Exploring the history of medicine and the modern challenges of antibiotic resistance.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is the discovery of new antibiotics failing to keep pace with bacterial evolution?
  2. 2What are the rigorous stages of clinical trials required before a drug is approved?
  3. 3How should society balance the cost of drug development with the need for global access?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Biology - Infection and ResponseGCSE: Biology - Monoclonal Antibodies and Medicines
Year: Year 10
Subject: Biology
Unit: Infection and Response
Period: Human Systems

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