The story of HeLa Cells

Discover in this podcast, the fabulous history of genetics: from the first works on heredity to the recent pioneers of the 20th century.

Memory is the function that allows us to record, store and retrieve information to interact with our environment, perform everyday tasks, and so on. But how does it work? How can we differentiate everyday life memory loss from cerebral dementia?

Alexander Fleming's name is synonymous with the discovery of penicillin in 1928, but what about the story behind it? In this episode, we'll take a step back and explore the state of medical treatments before penicillin revolutionized the field. We'll then delve into Fleming's groundbreaking discovery and the large-scale development of penicillin during World War II. Finally, we'll examine the impact of penicillin on the public and scientific communities, as well as the unintended consequences of its overuse, which have contributed to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

The history of memory is lulled by attempts at explanations, improvements, theories, and of course recent advances (Alzheimer's disease). Check out this exciting podcast.

Discover our new series of podcast dedicated on the Royal Hotel of Invalides (Paris) which was the first institution created to care for wounded soldiers