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Episode 1: Tiny Beasts

Biologist Liam Shaw explores the surprising history and uncertain future of antibiotics, one of humanity's greatest medical advances.
Read by James Macnaughton

Biologist Liam Shaw explores the surprising history and uncertain future of antibiotics, one of humanity's greatest medical advances.
In a remote region of Canada, scientists drill into the permafrost in search of antibiotic resistance.

Read by James Macnaughton
Abridged by Eileen Horne
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie
A BBC Audio Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

14 minutes

Last on

Tue 30 Sep 202500:30

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  • Tue 30 Sep 202500:30