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What is antibiotic resistance?

Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria evolve and no longer respond to the drugs designed to kill them. This makes infections much harder to treat, leading to longer illnesses, more complications, and sometimes death. It's a major concern for global health, making new treatments like Omnii-1 highly sought after.

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