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Episode 5: Redesigning Research

Biologist Liam Shaw considers the future of antibiotic treatment - from bespoke phage therapy to a complete overhaul of the pharmaceutical industry. Read by James Macnaughton

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

The week concludes with an overview of the possible future of antibiotic treatment; from bespoke phage therapy to a complete overhaul of the pharmaceutical industry.

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

Last on

Sat 4 Oct 2025 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Fri 3 Oct 2025 11:45
  • Sat 4 Oct 2025 00:30