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Dangerous Miracle by Liam Shaw

Book of the Week. Biologist Liam Shaw explores the surprising history and uncertain future of antibiotics, one of humanity's greatest medical advances. Read by James Macnaughton.

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Episode 1: Tiny Beasts
Biologist Liam Shaw digs into the history of one of humanity's greatest medical advances.
29 Sep 2025,14 mins
Episode 2: A Race Against Death
Biologist Liam Shaw explains how the development of penicillin was supercharged by war.
30 Sep 2025,14 mins
Episode 3: The Penicillin 'Mistake'
Wartime cooperation founders as pharmaceutical bosses pursue the competitive advantage.
01 Oct 2025,14 mins
Episode 4: The North Star of Profit
At the turn of the 20th century, medicine struggles to keep infection under control.
02 Oct 2025,14 mins
Episode 5: Redesigning Research
Bespoke therapy opens up a new avenue in the fight against bacterial infection.
03 Oct 2025,14 mins