Swallowing the Truth
In 1984, Australian physician Barry Marshall was convinced he had discovered the true cause of stomach ulcers — a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called *Helicobacter pylori*. The...
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In 1984, Australian physician Barry Marshall was convinced he had discovered the true cause of stomach ulcers — a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Helicobacter pylori. The medical establishment laughed. Ulcers were caused by stress and spicy food; everyone knew that. His research papers were rejected. His colleagues were dismissive. So Marshall did something remarkable. He drank a petri dish full of the bacteria himself.…
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