antibiotics
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, antibiotics has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Oct 2025).
An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance which is active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. A limited number of antibiotics also possess antiprotozoal activity, but antibiotics are not effective against viruses or fungi.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Medicine / microbiology |
Who talks about antibiotics on podcasts?
antibiotics came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Radiolab.
What is antibiotics mentioned alongside?
antibiotics is most often mentioned alongside guitar, Lula Miller and microscope.
Mentioned together: guitar, Lula Miller, microscope, Natalie Middleton, Simons Foundation, John Templeton Foundation, WNYC Studios, Radio Lab, Terrestrials, Anna Gonzalez