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225: The Science of Tuberculosis
Episode 225

225: The Science of Tuberculosis

Sci Guys

August 7, 20231h 17m

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Show Notes

John Green started an online war against J&J, all over a drug for Tuberculosis. So this week we're delving into the science of TB, and digging into the controversy surrounding it…

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References & Further Reading
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tuberculosis
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tuberculosis-tb/
https://www.cdc.gov/tb/default.htm
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441916/

Tuberculosis Treatment Patents
https://wellcome.org/news/tuberculosis-curable-and-preventable-why-do-millions-still-die
https://time.com/6295511/how-an-innovative-deal-will-give-millions-access-to-cheaper-tuberculosis-drugs/
https://www.science.org/content/article/major-drug-company-bends-battle-over-access-key-tb-treatment

Gram Staining 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562156/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2857177/