History of Medicine - a podcast by The Naked Scientists

This week we hark back to the days before NHS patient records and find out how illnesses in ancient Rome, Victorian London and 17th century Italy were treated. We also explore how the modern history of medicine is being recorded as it happens and how methods used to track DNA mutations can be used to the trace the evolution of ancient manuscripts. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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