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Microbe Hunters

Hosted by Paul de Kruif · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 31 episodes

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31
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30m
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21
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About this podcast

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative follows the invention of the microscope and the thrilling discovery of microbes. Explore the revolutionary work of Pasteur and Koch, who unveiled the connection between microbes and disease, and Metchnikoff, who uncovered the immune systems incredible defense against these tiny invaders. With engaging essays on viral and parasitic diseases, including yellow fever and malaria, youll learn about the pivotal role of insects in microbial transmission. The journey culminates in Ehrlich’s 1910 breakthrough of the magic bullet, a targeted treatment that changed medicine forever. Written in a semi-fictionalized style, readers will experience the Ah-ha! moments alongside these brilliant minds, making complex science accessible to all. First published in 1926, Microbe Hunters rema

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Paul de Kruif hosts Microbe Hunters, a history show with 31 episodes published.

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031 - Paul Ehrlich The Magic Bullet Part 2

Mar 5, 202630m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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030 - Paul Ehrlich The Magic Bullet Part 1

Mar 4, 202636m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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029 - Walter Reed In the interest of science - and for humanity Part 2

Mar 3, 202635m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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028 - Walter Reed In the interest of science - and for humanity Part 1

Mar 3, 202626m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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027 - Ross vs Grassi - Malaria Part 3

Mar 3, 202632m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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026 - Ross vs Grassi - Malaria Part 2

Mar 3, 202627m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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025 - Ross vs Grassi - Malaria Part 1

Mar 3, 202626m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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024 - Bruce Trail of the Tsetse Part 2

Mar 3, 202638m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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023 - Bruce Trail of the Tsetse Part 1

Mar 3, 202629m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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022 - Theobald Smith Ticks and Texas Fever Part 2

Mar 3, 202625m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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021 - Theobald Smith Ticks and Texas Fever Part 1

Mar 3, 202621m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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020 - Metchnikoff The Nice Phagocytes Part 2

Mar 3, 202636m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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019 - Metchnikoff The Nice Phagocytes Part 1

Mar 3, 202633m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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018 - Roux and Behring Massacre the Guinea Pigs part 2

Mar 3, 202636m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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017 - Roux and Behring Massacre the Guinea Pigs part 1

Mar 3, 202624m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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016 - Pasteur and the Mad Dog part 4

Mar 3, 202626m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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015 - Pasteur and the Mad Dog part 3

Mar 3, 202625m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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014 - Pasteur and the Mad Dog part 2

Mar 3, 202623m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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013 - Pasteur and the Mad Dog part 1

Mar 3, 202623m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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012 - Koch The Death Fighter part 3

Mar 3, 202642m0

Dive into the fascinating world of microbiology with Microbe Hunters, where dramatized stories bring to life the groundbreaking achievements of eleven pioneering scientists. Starting in 1650, this captivating narrative f

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Microbe Hunters is hosted by Paul de Kruif. The show is categorised under history (science) and has published 31 episodes.

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Microbe Hunters has published 31 episodes.

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Microbe Hunters regularly covers history, science, health. It sits in the history category, with a science focus.

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