Aug 18, 2022
Amazing and dedicated scientist Gerty Cori's accomplishments were
overlooked because she was a woman. Unequal pay with men, and a
condescending attitude in the male dominated profession did not
deter her, however. She went on to great acclaim. Just press play
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Jul 20, 2022
Dogs are often called “man’s best friend.” When their population grows out of control, however, it can be quite the opposite. Just after the American Civil War, dog populations had become unmanageable in St. Louis, and rabies ran rampant, leading to… the dog wars. Just press play to hear the whole story....
Jul 12, 2022
Everyone is a part of history, no matter how the history books are written. Sometimes, there's a figure you'd think should be all over the history books based upon their accomplishments, but they only stand at the edge of written history book. William Taussig was such a person. Just Press play to hear the whole story....
May 24, 2022
In 1912, the threat of tuberculosis was very real. One woman used her considerable wealth and influence create the first open-air “rest camp” for young working women to try to help the situation. Just press play to hear the whole story. ------
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May 19, 2022
One of the things that would set St. Louis on its path toward being world renown in medicine, was the arrival of Antoine Saugrain. A doctor who, among other things, gave the first small pox vaccines west of the Mississippi. Just press play to hear the whole story. ------
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