Injecting Poisons: A History of the Syringe

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We Are Science Experiments

Circle of Mamas

4 episodes

3 days ago

A historical and/or personal look at the times and instances when science and medicine got it so horribly wrong. For more information, see the Circle of Mamas website.

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A historical and/or personal look at the times and instances when science and medicine got it so horribly wrong. For more information, see the Circle of Mamas website.

History

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Injecting Poisons: A History of the Syringe

We Are Science Experiments

1 hour 2 minutes 53 seconds

5 years ago

Injecting Poisons: A History of the Syringe

There is one medical invention that amplified our fear of microbes while simultaneously compelled us to inject pieces of them into our bodies: That is the syringe.

What is it, where did it come from, how did we get to the point where we were ok with injecting foreign substances for the benefit of human health? Travel back in time with me, let's find out!

Voice and music by Circle of Mamas mama.

Based on the article: Injecting Poisons: A History of the Syringe.

https://circleofmamas.com/health-news/injecting-poisons-a-history-of-the-syringe/