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Kary Mullis' next-gen cure for killer infection
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http://www.ted.com Drug-resistant bacteria kills, even in top hospitals. But now tough infections like staph and anthrax may be in for a surprise. Nobel-winning chemist Kary Mullis, who watched a friend die when powerful antibiotics failed, unveils a radical new cure that shows extraordinary promise. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the bes... Read more

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- -: Kary Mullis' next-gen cure for killer infection

July 9, 2009 (almost 15 years ago)

http://www.ted.com Drug-resistant bacteria kills, even in top hospitals. But now tough infections like staph and anthrax may be in for a surprise. Nobel-winning chemist Kary Mullis, who watched a friend die when powerful antibiotics failed, unveils a radical new cure that shows extraordinary prom...

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- -: Stuff Your Cups!

October 4, 2011 (over 12 years ago)

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ellen decided to play "Stuff Your Cups," on the show. Watch it here. For more information on everything Ellen is doing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including how you can get involved, click here. http://ellen.warnerbros.com/breast_cancer_aw...

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- -: Jack Black Gets Dunked!

October 11, 2011 (over 12 years ago)

It's Jack Black's turn to perch above the Breast Cancer Awareness Month Dunk Tank! Click here to see if it's Steve Martin or Owen Wilson who knocks him in!

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- -: Matt Kemp Pitches at the Dunk Tank

October 21, 2011 (over 12 years ago)

Dodgers champ Matt Kemp steps up to the Breast Cancer Awareness Month mound. Watch him dunk one of his biggest fans.

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- -: TEDxIowaCity - Dr. Terry Wahls - Minding Your Mitochondria

November 30, 2011 (over 12 years ago)

Dr. Terry Wahls learned how to properly fuel her body. Using the lessons she learned at the subcellular level, she used diet to cure her MS and get out of her wheelchair.

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- -: TEDxClaremontColleges - Karl Haushalter - The End of AIDS

October 25, 2011 (over 12 years ago)

Current approaches to treating HIV-AIDS require patients to take a combination of antiretrovial medicines for the rest of their lives. If a safe and effective gene therapy strategy could be developed, it would allow patients to better control their disease without a daily and expensive pill burd...

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- -: Elbows-Deep in Ebola Virus - Richard Preston

July 11, 2008 (almost 16 years ago)

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/06/12/Richard_Preston_Panic_in_Level_4 "The Hot Zone" author Richard Preston tells the story of a U.S. Army Lt. Colonel's life-threatening experience while researching a strain of deadly Ebola virus. ----- Richard Preston talks about Panic in Level 4: Can...

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- -: Can Parasites Save Your Life? - Jim McKerrow

April 14, 2009 (about 15 years ago)

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/04/07/Parasites_Among_Us_Jim_McKerrow Jim McKerrow, Director of the Sandler Center for Basic Research in Parasitic Diseases, discusses research on the potential medical benefits of parasites. He explains how studying the effects of parasitic infections coul...

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- -: Can Happiness Cure Cancer? Not Likely Says Ehrenreich

February 17, 2010 (about 14 years ago)

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2010/01/11/Smile_or_Die_The_Tyrany_of_Positive_Thinking Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Bright-Sided, argues that a positive outlook has no effect on fighting cancer. Reflecting on her experience with breast cancer, she says she felt like "I had two diseases: one ...

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