TEDTalks: Kary Mullis' Next-Gen cure for Killer Infections

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Drug-resistant bacteria kills, even in top hospitals. But now tough infections like staph and anthrax may be in for a surprise. In this video, Nobel-winning chemist Kary Mullis, who watched a friend die when powerful antibiotics failed, unveils a radical new cure that shows extraordinary promise [4:42]

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Mullis has been an odious wackaloon. It would be great if he is actually doing something productive again.

By Trin Tragula (not verified) on 20 Jul 2009 #permalink