Episode 246
Bodyguard drugs and TB
New drug ideas to defend the immune system from TB
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
November 1, 20135m 56s
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Show Notes
Tuberculosis is a major world problem, but extremely difficult to treat - vaccines are toxic to humans, and the disease-causing bacteria have a habit of hiding in the very cells tasked with destroying them. Immune system bodyguard drugs that fend off TB before it can hide could soon be possible, according to new research. Simon Bishop speaks to Professor Kurt Drickamer about the work. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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