14 Oct 2021

'Major breakthrough' in study of TB - Otago scientists

From Afternoons, 1:20 pm on 14 October 2021

Otago University researchers are behind a major breakthrough in treating tuberculosis Their work could lead to the elimination of the world's biggest infectious disease killers. Professor Kurt Krause has been leading the team which has made the breakthrough. He talks to Jesse about what it means and why TB has been so hard to treat.

Otago TB research team

Otago TB research team Photo: supplied