Radiolab

Guts

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Nov 4, 2022
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ANECDOTE

The Accidental Experiment

  • In 1822, a fur trader, Alexis St. Martin, was accidentally shot in the stomach.
  • This gave Dr. William Beaumont a unique opportunity to study digestion.
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A Living Laboratory

  • St. Martin survived but developed a fistula, a permanent hole in his stomach.
  • Beaumont hired St. Martin, exploiting the opportunity to study his stomach.
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Stomach Fishing

  • Beaumont conducted experiments by inserting various foods into St. Martin's stomach.
  • He'd then retrieve them to observe digestion rates, meticulously documenting his findings.
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