A Leap of Faith From the Eiffel Tower
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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From Curiosity to Discovery
This chapter delves into the early life of Barry Marshall, highlighting his passion for science and medicine that led to groundbreaking research on Helicobacter pylori. It explores the pivotal moment when he decided to self-test a controversial hypothesis about the bacteria's role in stomach illnesses, raising ethical questions in the pursuit of medical truth.
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