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Superbugs: Apocalypse … Now?

Science Vs

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The Unexpected Soldier in the Superbug Apocalypse

We've been hearing about this problem that our drugs aren't working as well as they used to. Nearly 80% of the meat in US supermarkets contains antibiotic resistant bacteria. One headline screamed that if we don't do something soon, we're headed towards an impending superbug apocalypse. So today on the show, is this for real? Our superbugs really everywhere. And what are scientists doing about all this? With the help of perhaps my turds. You're doing a good deed. A good deed for the patients at 100%.

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