Kary Mullis' next-gen cure for killer infections

About this film

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.

Directors & creators

TED.com

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TEDTalks, TED, Talks, biology, chemistry, disease, health, health care, medicine, science, technology, TED2009, 2009

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