antibiotic production

Antibiotic production involves cultivating specific microorganisms, like bacteria or fungi, that naturally produce compounds to inhibit or kill other microbes. Scientists grow these microorganisms in controlled environments and extract the antibiotics they produce. These compounds are then purified, tested for safety and effectiveness, and formulated into medicines to treat bacterial infections in humans and animals. This process harnesses natural microbial capabilities through careful cultivation and processing to develop life-saving drugs.