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NOVA scienceNOW  Killer Microbe

A benign bug becomes a highly lethal pathogen, known to U.S. soldiers as Iraqibacter. Details

 
 

Program: NOVA scienceNOW

Episode: Killer Microbe

A benign bug becomes a highly lethal pathogen, known to U.S. soldiers as Iraqibacter.

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Duration: (8:30)
Premiere Date: 07/09/2008
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-PG


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