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?

Researcher from Yale University, Ben Chan, discusses the potential of bacteriophages in treating human infections and combating antibiotic resistance. The podcast explores phage collection processes, their unique appearance, and their role as a possible alternative to broad-spectrum antibiotics in fighting harmful bacteria.