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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

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Season 1, Episode 3 of 4

Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly, such as antibiotics. From the accidental discovery of penicillin to today's hunt for antivirals, this history underpins work to find COVID-19 treatments.

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