Parasites, penicillin and protein

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From the 2011 archives:
2011 Ignobel prizes reported by Ian Woolf, discussion from Therese Chen and Julie-Anne Popple.
Victoria Bond talks 2011 penicillin shortages with Professor Robert Bhoy,
Julie-Anne Popple interviews Professor Steve Simpson and Dr Alison Gosby about the protein hypothesis for obesity,
James Bourne introduces mind altering parasites, and Ian Woolf explains the brain pathways they use to manipulate their hosts,
Hosted by Dr Julie-Anne Popple,
Produced by Ian Woolf

2011 IgNobel Prize winners

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