The History of Medicine
Explore the rich history of medicine, from the diseases that once plagued us, how the medicine we take for granted today came to be, and the curious characters and stories surrounding these topics. Updates every week, with breaks between seasons for additional research and planning. Our current topic: Pain. Episodes to resume in early October 2021! Past Season's topics: Season 1 - Antibiotics. Season 2 - Surgery/Anesthesia. Season 3 - Public Health. Season 4 - Mental Illness. Season 5 - Pain.
The History of Medicine
4.20 - G22355
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Kirby Gong
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Season 4
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This week, we'll learn about compound G22355, the first antidepressant, and how it was discovered through the weird stubbornness of one Roland Kuhn.
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