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A next-gen cure for killer infections

Kary Mullis · TED

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(NOTE: This talk was given in 2009, and this field of science has developed quickly since then. Read "Corrections & Updates" below for more details.) Drug-resistant bacteria kills, even in top hospitals. But now tough infections like staph and anthrax may be in for a surprise. Nobel-winning chemist Kary Mullis, who watched a friend die when powerful antibiotics failed, unveils a radical new cure that shows extraordinary promise.

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Institution
TED
Department
TED2009
Speaker
Kary Mullis
Year
2009
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Chemistry, Biology, Medicine and health
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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