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A science history podcast that elucidates the weird, wonderful and sometimes tragic tales behind the science. Join Mariela and Jonah as they take a lighthearted dive into obscure and thought-provoking topics in scientific history. Gather close and lets Light Your Bunsen Burner!
Worst Stomach Ache in History: Dr. Beaumont and Digestion
Light Your Bunsen Burner
1 hour 5 minutes 12 seconds
6 years ago
Worst Stomach Ache in History: Dr. Beaumont and Digestion
Whether you're eating steak or guzzling down beer, everything you eat undergoes the process of digestion. For centuries this mechanism was poorly understood and a debate raged on. That is until one frontier doctor found himself a not so willing guinea pig to experiment on. Join us as we bite into the tale of Dr. Beaumont and his digestive experiments on Alexis St. Martin. Learn how eager scientists were to taste bodily fluids, how good Hippocratic Oats are for you, and why medical issues are measured in food sizes.
Light Your Bunsen Burner
A science history podcast that elucidates the weird, wonderful and sometimes tragic tales behind the science. Join Mariela and Jonah as they take a lighthearted dive into obscure and thought-provoking topics in scientific history. Gather close and lets Light Your Bunsen Burner!
