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Episode 4: The North Star of Profit

As the 20th century turns, multi-resistant bacteria is on the rise - and the medical establishment is running out of ammunition. Read by James Macnaughton.

Biologist Liam Shaw explores the surprising history and uncertain future of antibiotics, one of humanity's greatest medical advances.

Around the turn of the twentieth century, multi-resistant bacteria is on the rise - and the medical establishment is running out of ammunition.

Read by James Macnaughton
Abridged by Eileen Horne
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie
A 麻豆社 Audio Scotland production for 麻豆社 Radio 4

14 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Thu 2 Oct 2025 11:45
  • Fri 3 Oct 2025 00:30