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232 - Bacteria

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Jul 23, 2021

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They're everywhere. They're inside you. You can't escape them - and can't live without them: Bacteria! We're joined by microbiology experts Maddy Love and Kurt Jude to talk about the fascinating (but sometimes disgusting) lifeforms we call "bacteria." What is bacteria? Bacterial vs Viral infections CDC on antibiotics Additional Links: The impact of thawing bacteria Should I freak out about flesh-eating bacteria?

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Jul 23, 2021

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232 - Bacteria

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