Anyone who has ever enjoyed a wine and cheese night owes their good time to Louis Pasteur. This 19th century microbiologist and chemist developed the process now called pasteurization, as well as the first vaccine for rabies. Not only was Pasteur the father of germ theory, he was also a master of disguise, often using deception to outsmart his rivals and com ... Show More
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483. The Mysterious Case of the Ape Man
In Sussex, in 1912, men quarrying in a gravel pit near Piltdown village turned up a human skull. According to Charles Dawson, a lawyer and amateur archeologist with a remarkable track record for finding ancient treasures, it belonged to a palaeolithic man, possibly millions of ye ... Show More
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Medicine Before the Discovery of Germs - Past Perfect (English Grammar Lesson)
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Before the development of germ theory and the discovery of bacteria and viruses, medicine relied on anc ... Show More
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Raymond Schinazi on revolutionising treatments for killer viruses
In recent decades, we've taken huge steps forward in treating formerly fatal viruses: with pharmacological breakthroughs revolutionising treatment for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis and herpes. Raymond Schinazi has played a big role in that revolution. Ray was born in Egypt, w ... Show More
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The 4 Gut Bacteria That Help You Live Past 100 | Dr. William Li
<p><a href="https://lewishowes.com/ticket" target="_blank">My life-changing annual event, The Summit of Greatness, is happening September 12 & 13, 2025. Get your ticket today!</a></p><p>Check out the full episode: <a href="http://greatness.lnk.to/1811" target="_blank">greatness.l ... Show More
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