Antibiotics
Brief Synopsis
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Traces the antibiotic revolution since 1941, when penicillin saved its first human life. Scientists estimate that antibiotics have helped add 10 years to the life expectancy of every man, woman and child on the planet. Now, just over 50 years since the advent of antibiotics, new highly resistant str
Cast & Crew
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Eileen Fitzpatrick
Publicist (The History Channel)
Film Details
Also Known As
Modern Marvels (09/28/98)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Actuality Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Traces the antibiotic revolution since 1941, when penicillin saved its first human life. Scientists estimate that antibiotics have helped add 10 years to the life expectancy of every man, woman and child on the planet. Now, just over 50 years since the advent of antibiotics, new highly resistant strains of bacteria are evolving and scientists fear that the days of the antibiotic miracle are nearing an end.
Film Details
Also Known As
Modern Marvels (09/28/98)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Actuality Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
