Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

Duration: 3'24''

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A demonstration of how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.

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In response to recent fears about the future of antibiotics, the Bang Goes the Theory team investigates germs and infection.

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

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BBC One | 2013 | 28'38''

In response to recent fears about the future of antibiotics, the Bang Goes the Theory team investigates germs and infection.

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 28'38''

In response to recent fears about the future of antibiotics, the Bang Goes the Theory team investigates germs and infection.

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 28'38''

In response to recent fears about the future of antibiotics, the Bang Goes the Theory team investigates germs and infection.

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 28'38''

In response to recent fears about the future of antibiotics, the Bang Goes the Theory team investigates germs and infection.

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 28'38''

In response to recent fears about the future of antibiotics, the Bang Goes the Theory team investigates germs and infection.

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 28'38''

In response to recent fears about the future of antibiotics, the Bang Goes the Theory team investigates germs and infection.

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 28'38''

In response to recent fears about the future of antibiotics, the Bang Goes the Theory team investigates germs and infection.

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