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The Discovery of Insulin
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In this engaging and award-winning account, historian Michael Bliss recounts the fascinating story behind the discovery of insulin – a story as much filled with fiery confrontation and intense competition as medical dedication and scientific genius.
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“In the 1920s, having developed a transformative and lifesaving therapy, the Toronto team faced an almost impossible challenge, and they struggled at the outset to produce enough insulin to meet a rapidly growing demand and to distribute insulin in a fashion that was equitable1.”
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- Authors
- Bliss, M.
- Corresponding author
- Bliss, Michael
- Venue
- Palgrave Macmillan UK eBooks
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Published
- 1982
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- W1984896763
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- FWCI
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- en
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- Topics
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › History › Medical History and Innovations
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › History and Philosophy of Science › History of Science and Medicine
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology (medical) › Historical Medical Research and Treatments
- Keywords
- insulin, insulin discovery, history of medicine, scientific discovery, scientific competition, diabetes mellitus, history of endocrinology
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