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Viral dark matter

2024/8/21
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Phages, viruses that kill bacteria, are being explored as a potential solution to the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance. They are abundant and efficient, but our understanding and application of them are limited.

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With antibiotic resistance on the rise, some scientists are turning to viruses as a medical tool. But we barely know anything about the bacteria-eating viruses all around us. (First published in 2021)

Guest: Nicola Twilley), host of Gastropod)

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