Insulin: The Crooked Timber

Insulin: The Crooked Timber explores the transformative journey of insulin from its early days as a crude substance to a groundbreaking genetically engineered drug, highlighting its medical and scientific significance. The audiobook also delves into the complex history behind its discovery, including the personal and professional rivalries, as well as the contributions of lesser-known scientists whose work was pivotal. Spanning from the 1920s to the present, it offers a compelling look at the triumphs and tensions in biomedical science.