Bang Goes The Theory Season 7 Episode 2 -

Airdate: 2013-Mar-11

Episode summary:

With a new government's new report on the future of antibiotics, the presenters investigates germs and infection. Liz looks at why doctors can be reluctant to prescribe antibiotics for coughs and colds, and explains what bacterial resistance is all about. Maggie learns whether people are right to worry about catching infections while Jem makes his way to a scrapyard for a striking demonstration of the difference between viruses and bacteria.

About Bang Goes The Theory series:

Bang Goes the Theory is the BBC’s guide to popular science. Discover and challenge the scientific principles that shape your world – wa...Show more >