From transfusions of lambs’ blood to tooth replacements, Paul Craddock chronicles the strange history of transplant surgery
From lambs’ blood transfused into human veins, to tooth replacements and new noses crafted from forearm skin, Paul Craddock – author of new book Spare Parts – chronicles the strange history of transplant surgery.
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Jun 2022
The History of Transplant Surgery
Witty, entertaining, and illuminating, Spare Parts shows us that the history - and future - of transplant surgery is tied up with questions about not only who we are, but also what we are, and what we might become.Enjoy an excerpt of this surprising history audiobook from Paul Cr ... Show More
10m 53s
Dec 2022
272: Senegal: The Door of No Return
In today's episode, Tom and Dominic discuss the Senegalese island of Gorée, and its complex relationship with the transatlantic slave trade. They look at both the history and mythology of the "House of Slaves", which still stands today as a vestige to human exploitation.
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37m 58s
Mar 2020
Organ Transplant: The Kidney Twins | S26-E1
<p>A century ago, organ transplants were the stuff of science fiction. But a handful of experimental surgeons believed that transplants were not just possible – they had the potential to save thousands of lives. Then, in 1954, a man agreed to donate his kidney to his twin brother ... Show More
42m 50s
May 2022
A Brief History of Dentistry and Oral Health, Part 2
<p>As promised, part two covers dental chairs and amalgams, as well as support careers in dental medicine, and a bit about orthodontics.</p> <p><strong>Research: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Shamash". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Mar. 2020, ... Show More
35m 21s
May 2022
A Brief History of Dentistry and Oral Health, Part 1
<p>This first episode covers the earliest ways humans cared for their teeth, including the belief that demons might have something to do with tooth decay. We move all the way up to the 18th century, as dentistry became a profession in the U.S., including a surprising early practi ... Show More
37m 5s