The War Against Microbes

The War Against Microbes

The War Against Microbes Synopsis In 1900, the average global life expectancy was about 31 years. Today, it’s 67 – an astonishingly steep improvement that is one of the most radical and consequential changes in all of human history. One of the biggest drivers of that...
The Body’s Secret Army

The Body’s Secret Army

The Body’s Secret Army Synopsis Every day of our lives, silently and invisibly, our bodies do battle against a never-ending onslaught of hostile forces. Bacteria. Viruses. Microbes of all kinds. Fortunately, we win the lion’s share of these battles. If we...
The Mystery of Memory

The Mystery of Memory

The Mystery of Memory Synopsis In an intimate look into one of today’s most fascinating scientific questions, The Mystery of Memory takes us on an eye-opening journey of discovery by exploring the work of scientists on the frontiers of memory – including three Nobel...