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This live episode of Radiolab explores the escalating crisis of antibiotic resistance through the personal and professional lens of emergency room doctor and reporter Avir Mitra, who traces the issue from his father’s early research to his own frontline experiences, ultimately revealing h
This live episode of Radiolab explores the escalating crisis of antibiotic resistance through the personal and professional lens of emergency room doctor and reporter Avir Mitra, who traces the issue from his father’s early research to his own frontline experiences, ultimately revealing h
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Guest
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Avir Mitra
conversational on Radiolab
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Avir MitraStephanie StrathdeeTomBruce Stewart-BrownLance Price
Companies
Purdue Chicken
Research & Papers
MRSA research paper by Avir Mitra and his father
Topics
BiologyScientific Method
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