The bacteria taking us “back to medieval times” – Max Gutierrez | Lifeworks

This is part of a collection: The Crick Magazine | Issue 3
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Fascinated by the bacterial invaders that can live inside our cells for years, Crick cell biologist Max Gutierrez set out to understand why we can’t get rid of them – given they can cause diseases like TB. 

In this profile interview, Max reveals how he was inspired by the plants and animals of the Argentinian Andes where he grew up, and a love of chemistry to investigate TB and the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria. 

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