EPISODE · Oct 31, 2011 · 6 MIN

Chemistry of Antibiotics

from Ecogeeks : Untamed Science Video Podcast · host Jonas Stenstrom and Louise Fornander

Chemistry and our health. That statement should go hand in hand. Almost all of the drugs we've ever used are a result of breakthroughs in Chemistry. In this episode, Jonas and Louise are exploring the role of antibiotics, chemistry and health. Learn more about the International Year of Chemistry and the chemistry of health here.

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An antibiotic is a substance that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria. Antibiotic literally means against life (anti=against, bio=life). It is fascinating the way that antibiotics specifically target bacteria cells, and do not harm human cells.

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