Antibiotics

The 'Antibiotics' episode of 'The Infinite Monkey Cage' podcast, hosted by Robin Ince and Brian Cox, delves into the world of antibiotics, their critical role in modern medicine, and the looming crisis of antibiotic resistance. The episode opens with a humorous banter between the hosts, setting a light-hearted tone for a serious subject. The panel includes Dame Sally Davis, the chief medical officer for England, who expresses concern about the rise of infections resistant to treatments; Martha Clokey, a professor of microbiology specializing in bacteriophages; and Chris Addison, an actor and comedian with a personal connection to the medical world through his father, a doctor.