Defeating the Superbugs

Sep 10, 2012 on BBC TWO at 9:00 PM

Summary

Across the world we are seeing the emergence of bacteria that have gone rogue. These are the superbugs, dangerous bacteria that are becoming resistant to our only defense; antibiotics. Horizon meets the scientists who are tracking the spread of... (more) these potential killers around the globe, and discovers the new techniques researchers are developing to help defeat these superbugs.

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