Health Fred & Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin
Deborah Kerbel
This account of insulin's discovery is set in the 1920s, when juvenile diabetes was deadly for many children. A young surgeon develops an idea that might save them, while Banting and assistant Charles Best test their theory with street dogs in a small laboratory. It also raises ethical questions about using animals in scientific research and treating a serious disease.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
