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Episode 5: Redesigning Research

Biologist Liam Shaw considers the future of antibiotic treatment - from bespoke phage therapy to a complete overhaul of the pharmaceutical industry. Read by James Macnaughton

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

The week concludes with an overview of the possible future of antibiotic treatment; from bespoke phage therapy to a complete overhaul of the pharmaceutical industry.

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

Sat 4 Oct 202500:30

Broadcasts

  • Fri 3 Oct 202511:45
  • Sat 4 Oct 202500:30