Dr. Alice's research team had been studying the effects of disco music on bacterial colonies for months, and they were finally on the brink of a major breakthrough. The latest subject, a particularly virulent strain of Escherichia coli, was showing an unprecedented level of resistance to the usual antibiotic treatments. It was as if the bacteria had developed a taste for the Bee Gees' greatest hits.
But then, something unexpected happened. The bacteria, it seemed, had not only survived but had adapted. They had evolved into a new, superbug strain that not only resisted the antibiotics but also seemed to have developed a fondness for platform shoes and polyester suits.
Dr. Alice's team was ecstatic, if a bit perplexed. 'It's like they've become the ultimate disco-loving, antibiotic-fighting machines,' said Dr. Alice in a press conference.
And so, with their research funding increased tenfold, the team continued to study this strange new phenomenon, wondering what other unexpected twists and turns the world of bacteria might hold.