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The Anglo-Saxon remedy that kills MRSA

Old English medical texts, such as Bald's leechbook, contain recipes for antimicrobial salves. Naomi Alderman tells the story of these medieval potions. Do they have a role today?

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28 minutes

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  • Wed 21 Jun 2017 21:00
  • Wed 23 Aug 2017 23:30

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