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The Disappearing Spoon: When Mosquitoes Cured Insanity

The Disappearing Spoon: When Mosquitoes Cured Insanity

Distillations | Science History Institute · Science History Institute

May 18, 202117m 18s

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Show Notes

How an early 20th century doctor pitted one scourge (malaria) against another (syphilis).

Credits

Host: Sam Kean Senior Producer: Mariel Carr Producer: Rigoberto Hernandez Audio Engineer: Jonathan Pfeffer

Music:

"Delamine" by Blue Dot Sessions. ​​​​​​​All other music composed by Jonathan Pfeffer.