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Superhero bugs!

The venue is wheelchair accessible, but there are no disabled toilets at present (undergoing refurbishment).
Mon 19 May Doors 6:30 pm
Event 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wig and Quill, 1 New Street,
Salisbury SP1 2PH
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Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing problem, and bacteriophage could be the tiny heroes that save the day! Microalgae are tiny powerhouses with numerous potential applications - from biotechnology to pharmaceuticals and carbon capture! Find out more about these microscopic magicians!

Fighting superbugs with tiny machines

Esme Brinsden (Science Communicator)
By 2050, antimicrobial resistance will be responsible for 10 million deaths each year. It is expected that simple procedures such as going to the dentist may become much more high-risk. Good viruses, also known as phages may hold the answer. Unlike human viruses, phages only target bacteria. Join us as we explore the power of these tiny machines that fight superbugs and learn how you can join us in saving human lives!
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Microalgae – Friend or Foe

Brian Mpofu (Life Sciences PhD Student at UKHSA/Uni of Bath.)
Exploring the world of microalgae and their exciting potential in biotech. Still being unfurled in the biofuels and carbon capture biotech sectors, the potential of microalgae in pharma biotech is still yet to be appreciated. Let us dare to imagine the many ways in which these versatile tiny green goblins can improve global public health. One way that raises my antennas is the possibility of these little green machines replacing antibiotics in animal agriculture. We will touch on this and the current challenges standing in the way of a microalgal future.
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