Best Medicine

Jennifer Doudna is a pioneer in the field of genome editing. Her co-discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 system has fundamentally changed the landscape of biological research and medicine. By repurposing a ba...

Marie Curie was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity, a term she coined. Her relentless research, conducted under difficult conditions, led to the discovery of two new elements: polonium (named for...

Dr. Peter Attia focuses on the 'medicine of longevity'how to live a longer, healthier life. The podcast covers nutrition, exercise, sleep, and emotional health with a heavy emphasis on clinical data a...

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, celebrated as America's oldest institution of higher learning. It possesses the largest academic endowment g...

The Germ Theory of Disease, primarily developed by Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch in the 19th century, established that many diseases are caused by microorganisms. This discovery fundamentally changed...

Imperial College London is a public research university specializing exclusively in science, engineering, medicine, and business. Located in central London, it focuses on applying these disciplines to...

University College London is a major public research university in London and a founding member of the University of London. It is a comprehensively multidisciplinary institution, excelling in fields...

The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 marked a turning point in medical history. This first antibiotic revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections, dramatically reducing mo...

Dr. Denis Mukwege is a Congolese gynecologist and human rights activist who has dedicated his life to treating victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His work at the Panzi...

The University of Michigan is a premier public research university known for its exceptional breadth and depth across nearly 300 degree programs. It excels in Engineering, Business, Medicine, Law, and...

The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university founded by Benjamin Franklin, emphasizing the integration of practical knowledge with liberal arts. It is home to the world-r...

Atul Gawande's exploration of aging and end-of-life care challenges conventional medical approaches that prioritize longevity over quality of life. Gawande interviews doctors, patients, and families,...

Paul Kalanithi's posthumously published memoir recounts his experience as a neurosurgeon diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Written with remarkable grace and insight, Kalanithi reflects on life, dea...

Jonas Salk developed the first successful polio vaccine in 1955. At a time when polio was a global epidemic causing widespread fear and paralysis, Salk's vaccine provided a path to eradication. Notabl...

Examines how checklists improve decision-making in high-stakes environments.

The Doctor's Farmacy, hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman, explores functional medicine and holistic approaches to health. Episodes feature interviews with leading experts on topics such as nutrition, gut health...

Siddhartha Mukherjees Pulitzer Prize-winning 'biography' of cancer is a monumental achievement. He traces the history of the disease from its first recorded mentions in ancient Egypt to the modern era...

Alexander Fleming's accidental discovery of penicillin in 1928 revolutionized medicine. This first antibiotic provided a powerful weapon against bacterial infections, dramatically reducing mortality r...

This biography by Dr. Vivian Holloway examines the life and work of Paracelsus, a controversial figure of the Renaissance who revolutionized medicine and alchemy. Holloway explores Paracelsuss unconve...

Robert Koch was a founder of modern bacteriology. He identified the specific causative agents of tuberculosis, cholera, and anthrax, and developed the 'Koch's postulates'a set of criteria used to esta...

Louis Pasteur revolutionized medicine and biology by definitively disproving spontaneous generation and establishing the germ theory of disease. His experiments demonstrated that microorganisms cause...

Hildegard of Bingen, a Benedictine abbess, was a prolific writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, and visionary. Her writings encompassed theology, botany, medicine, and music, demonstrating a remarkab...

Edward Jenner (1749-1823) is considered the father of immunology and is best known for his pioneering work on vaccination. Jenner demonstrated that inoculation with cowpox could protect against smallp...

Oliver Sacks presents a series of fascinating case studies of patients with neurological disorders. His compassionate and insightful writing brings these individuals to life, showing how the brain can...

Gregg Semenza is a researcher whose work on the HIF-1 protein has provided a fundamental understanding of how cells respond to low oxygen levels. This mechanism is critical for everything from embryon...

William Kaelin Jr. is a physician-scientist whose work on how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability has revolutionized our understanding of physiology and cancer biology. His discovery of the V...

Alexander Fleming was a Scottish physician and microbiologist who discovered penicillin, the world's first true antibiotic. His accidental observation of mold inhibiting bacterial growth in a petri di...

Rebecca Skloot's 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' intertwines the biography of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge and became invaluable for medical research, wi...

The Drive with Peter Attia focuses on longevity, healthspan, and preventative medicine. Hosted by Peter Attia, a physician, the podcast features in-depth conversations with experts on topics ranging f...