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DNA: the molecule that revolutionized biology
A Journey Through the Discovery of Life
The discovery of the structure of DNA stands as one of the most significant moments in the history of science, marking the beginning of a new era in understanding life at the molecular level. While…
Journey through the history of diabetes
An investigation into the origins and evolution of diabetes treatment
Diabetes, one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, has a long and complex history dating back thousands of years. This article explores the origins of the disease,…
Piero's Diary - History of the single number for out-of-hospital rescue in Sardinia
And forty years of news events seen from the unique perspective of a physician-resuscitator always on the front lines
A prologue... Papal
January 1985. The news is official: in October Pope Wojtyla will be in Cagliari. For a…
Insulin: a century of lives saved
The discovery that revolutionized diabetes treatment
Insulin, one of the most significant medical discoveries of the 20th century, represented a breakthrough in the fight against diabetes. Before its arrival, a diagnosis of diabetes was…
The penicillin revolution
A drug that changed the history of medicine
The story of penicillin, the first antibiotic, begins with an accidental discovery that paved the way for a new era in the fight against infectious diseases. Its discovery and subsequent…
The origins of the microscope: a window into the micro world
A Journey Through the History of Microscopy
The Roots of Microscopy
The idea of the microscope has its roots in ancient times. In China, as early as 4,000 years ago, enlarged samples were observed through lenses at the end of a…
Microscopic revolution: the birth of modern pathology
From Macroscopic View to Cellular Revelations
Origins of Microscopic Pathology
Modern pathology, as we know it today, owes much to the work of Rudolf Virchow, generally recognized as the father of microscopic pathology. Born in 1821,…
At the origin of medical practice: the history of early medical schools
A Journey into the Birth and Evolution of Medical Education
The School of Montpellier: A Millennial Tradition
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montpellier, founded in the 12th century, is recognized as the oldest continuously…
Elizabeth Blackwell: a pioneer in medicine
The Incredible Journey of the First Female Doctor
The Beginning of a Revolution
Elizabeth Blackwell, born on February 3, 1821, in Bristol, England, moved to the United States with her family in 1832, settling in Cincinnati, Ohio. After…
Unlocking the secrets of prehistoric medicine
A Journey Through Time to Discover the Origins of Medicine
Prehistoric Surgery
In prehistoric times, surgery was not an abstract concept but a tangible and often life-saving reality. Trepanation, performed as early as 5000 BC in regions…