Evolution, Science & Religion (Evolution)

by romansh , Friday, June 22, 2012, 23:55 (4324 days ago) @ xeno6696

When we invented antibiotics... we had no idea that bacteria were capable of evolution, we certainly didn't even know about DNA. 
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Matt
I too was incredulous of Tony's logic on bacteria and antibiotics. Having said that, we were aware of evolution in the forties, but perhaps we were unaware of the rapidity of evolution that can occur.-And like you (sort of) point to at the end of your post. Even if knew beforehand of the possibility antibiotic strains we would have developed the very same antibiotics to help save people's lives. We would have been a lot more cautious of their widespread use though.