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This is the show that tells you all the things you didn't know you wanted to know about science... and wine! Hosted by sisters Emma and Katie Begg. So sit back, relax and join us for some secretly educational fun. We promise, you won't feel a thing.
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Antibiotics: La Resistance!
Tuesday, 18 June, 2019

In this episode of Frankenwine, we’ll be wading through the issues surrounding the impending apocalyptic doom that is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and why YOU should care. By 2050 10 million people (that’s all of London plus 2 lots of Birmingham) are predicted to die from infections caused by resistant microbes. We’ll be telling you why it’s important to wash your hands, debating the historical relevance of pumpkins and finding out exactly how bacteria get it on (yes, really). If anyone feels they may have the urge to point out “It’s bacteriUM not bacteriAHH”, we direct your concerns to our agent’s office, nothankyou@thebin.com “Wine” (not wine) of the week - Echo Falls Tisane Alcohol Free Sparkling Infusion £3.49 https://www.ocado.com/webshop/product/Echo-Falls-Tisane-Alcohol-Free-Sparkling-Infusion/288339011 Extra WHO facts: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antibiotic-resistance Longitude Prize for the 10 most dangerous bacteria: https://longitudeprize.org/blog-post/10-most-dangerous-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria Flemming’s original agar plate (demonstrably NOT a pumpkin): https://www.google.com/search?q=alexander+fleming%27s+original+agar+plate+microbiology+society&rlz=1C1GCEV_en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiHjcfog9ziAhWN2hQKHTX3Cr4Q_AUIECgB&biw=1366&bih=635#imgrc=WFcWR4ObbkeizM: And in case you’re now terrified, the UK’s 5 year action plan: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/784894/UK_AMR_5_year_national_action_plan.pdf And the WHO’s global action plan: https://www.who.int/antimicrobial-resistance/global-action-plan/en/ We can do this, guys. 💪