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Viral dark matter

Update: 2024-08-212
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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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Jejj

The second time in 2 days I've heard so much excitement about phages. I'm intrigued to see if this intervention develops more staying power. We need alternatives to antibiotics now that we're seeing the downstream effects.

Aug 21st
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