Science View S2016E11 - Amazing Chemical Factories - Actinomycetes

Actinomycetes played a leading role in Dr. Satoshi Omura's 2015 Nobel Prize win. They've also led to the development of various drugs like streptomycin, which is effective against tuberculosis. Scientists have found that new techniques involving the actinomycetes' genes can lead to the production of new drugs and materials. Join us as we take a look at the chemical factories of the future: Actinomycetes.