Sir Mark Walport
Physician and former director of the Wellcome Trust. Contributed to the discussion with x-rays of his own feces.
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Dec 25, 2024 • 42min
An Unexpected History of the Body
Join Prof. Helen King, an expert in medical history, Sir Mark Walport, a physician with an adventurous spirit (and x-rays of his own feces!), and Keith Moore, librarian of the Royal Society, as they explore the bizarre history of the human body. They delve into outrageous beliefs, from wandering wombs to tobacco enemas. Expect laughter while examining how past misconceptions shaped our understanding of anatomy. The trio also reveals daring self-experiments that propelled scientific discoveries forward!
