Elizabeth Hughes, Dogs, and the Discovery of Insulin

Man’s best friend, especially if you have take insulin

Dr. Harriet Hall over at Science-Based Medicine reviews the Canadian  discovery and purification of insulin, truly a modern medical miracle.  Thanks to Banting and Best.  One of the first human users was Elizabeth Hughes.

—Steve

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