Science

The discovery of anesthesia revolutionized medicine, allowing for more extensive and intricate surgeries and reducing the suffering of countless patients. The pioneers of anesthesia, including Long, Morton, and Simpson, reshaped the course of medical practice, profoundly impacting the trajectory of surgical advancements and patient care. The story of anesthesia’s discovery stands as a testament to human curiosity, experimentation, and the relentless pursuit of improving healthcare practices.

However, in 1982, two Australian researchers, Barry J. Marshall and Robin Warren, made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the bacterium Helicobacter pylori as the root cause of gastritis. Here is the story of their discovery and why it took around 2 decades for their discovery to gain widespread acceptance.

ming’s discovery of penicillin, the foundation of antibiotics. Have you ever wondered how this came to be? Here is the story of the accidental discovery of a mold on a culture dish that led to a 20 year journey to create penicillin, the world’s first & most widely produced antibiotic.