S07E02 | Bang Goes the Theory

Duration: 28'38''

Synopsis

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

Further Information

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Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 3'24''

A demonstration of how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 3'24''

A demonstration of how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 3'24''

A demonstration of how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 3'24''

A demonstration of how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 3'24''

A demonstration of how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 3'24''

A demonstration of how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 3'24''

A demonstration of how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

Antibacterial resistance | Bang Goes the Theory

BBC One | 2013 | 3'24''

A demonstration of how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.

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03: Poison | Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines

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An introduction to phagocytes | Inside the Human Body

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