In this episode of Microbe Talk, Policy and Engagement Officer Katie talks to Professor Martha Clokie about bacteriophages, how they can be used to treat infection and potentially even combat antimicrobial resistance. 

You can read our full response to the government inquiry on the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages at https://microbiologysociety.org/resource_library/consultation-responses/inquiry-on-anti-microbial-of-bacteriophage.html   

A full transcript of this episode is available on the Microbiology Society website. 

Music: Blue Dot Sessions 'Blue Latex'

The bacteriophage: is the enemy of our enemy a friend?

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