Synopsis
A demonstration of how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.
- Programme: Bang Goes the Theory
- Series: 7
- Episode: 2
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2013
- Biology | Infection and response | Treating, curing and preventing disease | Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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