The search for a remedy

About this episode

As a number of existing therapies are being re-purposed to help patients with the most severe Covid-19 symptoms, we speak to a UK-based bioscience company about a drug they've developed and explore how it is being used in Italy.

Guests:

Tom Whipple, The Times science editor

Someit Sidhu, CEO and Co-founder of Izana Bioscience

Host: Manveen Rana

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