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Staph Retreat

March 20, 2026·31 minnarrativescience
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This Radiolab episode explores the alarming rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly MRSA, and the urgent need for new treatments in an era where modern medicine is losing its edge against infections. The story centers on an unexpected solution: a 1,000-year-old Anglo-Saxon

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Freya Harrison

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Alexander FlemingFreya HarrisonChristina LeeMaren McKennaKendra Rimbaud

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Bald's Leechbook

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Long Form JournalismResearchScientific Method

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