

Phages: Bacteria’s Worst Nightmare
Oct 26, 2023
Author Tom Ireland joins the show to discuss the fascinating world of bacteriophages, also known as phages. Ben Chan tells the story of putting phages to use in a high-stakes case. Can phages help us fight antibiotic-resistant infections?
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the World of Phages: Unveiling their Potential in Fighting Disease
01:42 • 2min
The Prevalence of Phages and Their Extraordinary Appearance
04:05 • 3min
The Rise of Phage Therapy and Felix D'Arrell
06:36 • 9min
Challenges and Effectiveness of Phage Therapy
15:51 • 3min
Phage therapy: A potential solution to antibiotic resistance
18:25 • 14min
Conclusion and Vaccine Ad
32:20 • 2min