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Episode 2: A Race Against Death

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The development of penicillin is boosted by the Second World War, with unexpected implications for the fledgling 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 development of penicillin into a useful medication is boosted by the Second World War, with unexpected implications for the fledgling pharmaceutical industry.

Read by James Macnaughton
Abridged by Eileen Horne
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie
A 91福利社 Audio Scotland production for 91福利社 Radio 4

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 1 Oct 2025 00:30
91福利社 Radio 4

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  • Tue 30 Sep 2025 11:45
    91福利社 Radio 4
  • Wed 1 Oct 2025 00:30
    91福利社 Radio 4