DNA Study Being Used to Stop MRSA Outbreaks

The video discusses the MRSA superbug, its transmission, and the role of DNA detectives in identifying and stopping outbreaks in hospitals. It highlights a case study where DNA sequencing helped trace the source of an outbreak, leading to effective intervention. The video also covers advancements in DNA sequencing technology, making it faster and cheaper, and its potential to revolutionize medical diagnostics. The impact of MRSA on families and the hope for future technological solutions are also discussed.

What is the primary role of DNA detectives in hospitals?

• To educate patients about hygiene

• To clean hospital wards

• To develop new antibiotics

• To identify and stop the spread of infections

How was the source of the MRSA outbreak identified in the hospital?

• By interviewing all hospital staff

• Through DNA sequencing of the bacteria

• By observing patient symptoms

• Using traditional culture methods

What was the significant technological advancement mentioned in the video regarding DNA sequencing?

• It became more expensive

• It is no longer used in hospitals

• It now takes years to sequence a genome

• It became faster and cheaper

What future development do scientists hope to achieve with DNA machines?

• To predict patient recovery times

• To automate hospital cleaning

• To replace doctors in diagnosis

• To identify the exact species of bacteria and effective antibiotics

What was the impact of the DNA sequencing technique on the cost of sequencing a bacterial genome?

• The cost decreased significantly

• The cost became unpredictable

• The cost remained the same

• The cost increased significantly