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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer
Vaccines
See the role vaccination plays in our growing ability to prevent the spread of illness.
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Medical Drugs
Discover the little-known story of the innovations in science and medicine that doubled the human lifespan in less than a century, and celebrate the unsung heroes of public health who believed change was possible and acted on it.
Medical Drugs
Season 1 Episode 2 | 53m 6s | CC
Learn about the surprisingly recent invention of medicine that combats illness directly, such as antibiotics. From the accidental discovery of penicillin to today’s hunt for antivirals, this history underpins work to find COVID-19 treatments.
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