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Horizon•Season 50•Episode 6

Defeating the Superbugs

7.2/10 · 22 votesSep 10, 201260 min

Ranked #9 of 16 in Season 50•−0.1 vs season avg

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Across the world we are seeing the emergence of bacteria that have gone rogue. These are the superbugs, dangerous bacteria that are becoming resistant to our only defense; antibiotics. Horizon meets the scientists who are tracking the spread of these potential killers around the globe,

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Episode Summary

"Defeating the Superbugs" is episode 6 of Horizon season 50. It scored 7.2/10 from 22 votes, ranking #9 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on September 10, 2012.

Next: E7 · The Creative Brain: How Insight Works Best of Season 50