The man who almost discovered the double helix
Kersten Hall charts the life and successes of scientist William Astbury – the man who almost discovered DNA’s structure
Source: historyextra.com
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From discovering insulin to unearthing a double agent, our pick of Insights long reads in 2022
44 long-form articles that put the spotlight on groundbreaking new research and compelling human interest stories from around the world
Source: downtoearth.org.in
Otley Science Festival 2022 returns to the Courthouse in November
OTLEY Science Festival: the week-long celebration of science will bring new ideas and nationally-regarded names to the town this month (November…
Source: wharfedaleobserver.co.uk
'Game of Thrones except with lab coats and pipettes': Leeds author with diabetes charts astonishing story of insulin discovery
A century after the discovery of insulin turned diabetes from a death sentence into a manageable condition, a Yorkshire author has uncovered its story. Andrew Vine reports.
Source: yorkshirepost.co.uk
Race to Develop Insulin Brought Out Worst in Some Scientists
Of the roughly 420 million humans who live with diabetes, some 150 million rely on insulin "to live a full and healthy life," per Diabetes Canada. Few if any know...
Source: newser.com
Inside Insulin: Approaching a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes?
Part 1 of this series examined the rivalry behind the discovery and use of insulin. In part 2, Medscape reviews the last century, charting how treatment for patients with type 1 diabetes continues to evolve.
Source: medscape.com
The Battle of Egos Behind the Life-Saving Discovery of Insulin
A life-saving treatment for millions over the past 100 years, the story behind insulins discovery and use is less well-known, and includes tussles among scientists and a battle for the Nobel Prize.
Source: medscape.com
BEYOND LOCAL: The discovery of insulin: a story of monstrous egos and toxic rivalries
According to a recent World Health Organization report, about 9 million people with type 1 diabetes are alive today thanks to insulin
Source: halifax.citynews.ca
The discovery of insulin: meet the feuding scientists who all lay a claim – podcast
The audio version of an in-depth article on the feuding scientists who battled for credit over the discovery of insulin.
Source: theconversation.com