Silent Mutations

About Book

Silent Mutations: Understanding the Rise of Antimicrobial Resistance explores one of the most urgent medical challenges of our time through the lens of a young researcher. Blending clear scientific explanation with wide-ranging analysis, the book traces the journey of antibiotics from their revolutionary beginnings to the modern challenge of superbugs that defy even the strongest treatments. It explores everything from the first discovery of antibiotics to the clever survival strategies bacteria use today, like mutations, gene sharing, enzyme production, efflux pumps, and biofilms. Along the way, it also shows how hospitals, farms, the environment, and global travel all play a role in pushing resistance forward. Written with the goal of making a complex topic easy to understand, Silent Mutations brings together science, real-world impact, and clear explanations to show why antimicrobial resistance matters to everyone. It is an informative, straightforward, and thoughtful guide to a growing global problem.