U.S. President Joe Biden recently announced his plan for a $100 million drive to combat drug-resistant superbugs. But what exactly is antibiotic resistance? How does it happen, and how could it become a bigger problem in the future?
To address these questions, and to learn if there are are any potential solutions — or at least ways we can protect ourselves — we’re talking to Dr. Erin Duffy. Dr. Duffy is the Chief of Research and Development at CARB-X, a global nonprofit partnership focused on supporting the development of new antibacterial products.