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before british scientist alexander fleming discovered antibiotics in the 1920s, bacterial infections could be deadly. after antibiotics were developed, though, doctors were able to treat infections and save lives. over the years, however, antibiotics were overused. as a result, antibiotic - resistant bacteria—also known as superbugs—have appeared. according to the centers for disease control and prevention, about two million people become infected with superbugs every year. canadian scientists may have stumbled on a surprising tool to combat the overuse of the drugs. by mixing maple syrup extract with antibiotics, the researchers were able to increase their effectiveness while reducing the dose amount.
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infections killed people. superbugs emerged.
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antibiotics were invented.
scientists mixed maple syrup with medication.
- "Infections killed people" was a problem before antibiotics. The invention of antibiotics (Antibiotics were invented) solved this as doctors could treat infections.
- "Superbugs emerged" due to antibiotic overuse. The solution for this was when scientists mixed maple syrup with medication (Scientists mixed maple syrup with medication) to combat the overuse and increase antibiotic effectiveness while reducing dose.
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Infections killed people - Antibiotics were invented.
Superbugs emerged - Scientists mixed maple syrup with medication.