The book explores the historical impact of polio, detailing the long-standing struggle against the disease before scientific advancements provided clarity. It highlights the pivotal role of research and the development of the vaccine in 1961, which led to the near eradication of polio globally. Through its informative narrative, the book sheds light on the evolution of medical understanding and the triumph over a once-dreaded illness.
This timely book follows the emergence of COVID-19 in December 2019, and describes how, within a few short months, it transformed the way the world was living and working. The first major world pandemic in more than 100 years brought new testing and technology to the forefront, resulting in the fastest-ever vaccine creation.
Did you know the first recorded chemist in history was a woman? Tapputi-Belatekallim lived about 1200 BCE and was the head perfumer for the King of Babylon�a big deal in ancient times when perfume was used in medicine and important ceremonies. This informative book offers an overview of the amazing, and often hidden or forgotten achievements of women in science, who developed vaccines and cancer treatments, and unlocked the secrets of nuclear power and DNA�the building blocks of life.