Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer Season 1 Episode 2 - Medical Drugs

Airdate: 2021-May-18

Episode summary:

Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly, such as antibiotics. From the accidental discovery of penicillin to today's hunt for antivirals, this history underpins work to find COVID-19 treatments.

About Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer series:

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer examines the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world’s deadliest diseas...Show more >