Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer - Season 1 - Eps 2: Medical Drugs

Name: Eps 2: Medical Drugs
Released: 2021-05-18

2021-05-18 • 54 min • ⭐ 0/10

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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About Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Title: Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

First Air Date: 2021-05-11

Last Air Date: 2021-06-01

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 4

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Nutopia

Synopsis

Explore the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world's deadliest diseases and doubled life expectations for many across the globe.