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Defeating the Superbugs

Horizon 2012-2013

Episode 6 of 18

Series exploring scientific issues. Meeting the scientists who are tracking the emergence of 'superbugs' - dangerous bacteria resistant to antibiotics - around the world.

Across the world we are seeing the emergence of bacteria that have gone rogue.

These are the superbugs, dangerous bacteria that are becoming resistant to our only defence: antibiotics.

Horizon meets the scientists who are tracking the spread of these potential killers around the globe, and discovers the new techniques researchers are developing to help defeat these superbugs.

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59 minutes