Show 1407: Battling Superbugs with Nature's Viral Warriors

Bacteriophages are nature's viral warriors. They attack bacteria and can overcome even those that have developed resistance to antibiotics.  This week, we consider whether viruses might be able to overcome bacterial infections that resist all antibiotics. We start with a thrilling story from a few years ago in which a scientist saved her husband's life with bacteriophages. Then we turn to a journalist who grew up in Russia where bacteriophages are common remedies. She explains what they are and how they work. Will we soon be relying more on nature's viral warriors?