Radiolab

Antibiotic Apocalypse

March 27, 2026·1h 1mconversationalscience
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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

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Avir Mitra

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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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