Infection and Response · Human Systems
Drug Development and Antibiotics
Exploring the history of medicine and the modern challenges of antibiotic resistance.
Key Questions
- 1Why is the discovery of new antibiotics failing to keep pace with bacterial evolution?
- 2What are the rigorous stages of clinical trials required before a drug is approved?
- 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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