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A lecture by Matt Higgins
In 1536, Henry VIII had an accident while jousting. His leg became infected with bacteria, generating festering ulcerated wounds. He never recovered. Imagine such a world, without antibiotics, where a sporting injury is life threatening and a minor operation is full of danger.
We explore how antibiotics work and how they were developed. We think about the dangers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and discover how the latest scientific methods are developing new classes of antibiotics to keep us safe.
The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website:
gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/new-antibiotics
Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: gresham.ac.uk/support
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This is a live-stream of the lecture. An edited version of the lecture will be uploaded in due course.
Have a Question? No Registration Required
https://app.sli.do/event/rAomvfyrDVe92WYqqH3D7y
A lecture by Matt Higgins
In 1536, Henry VIII had an accident while jousting. His leg became infected with bacteria, generating festering ulcerated wounds. He never recovered. Imagine such a world, without antibiotics, where a sporting injury is life threatening and a minor operation is full of danger.
We explore how antibiotics work and how they were developed. We think about the dangers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and discover how the latest scientific methods are developing new classes of antibiotics to keep us safe.
The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website:
gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/new-antibiotics
Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: gresham.ac.uk/support
Website: gresham.ac.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/greshamcollege
Facebook: facebook.com/greshamcollege
Instagram: instagram.com/greshamcollege
