A Look at Four Lesser-Known Scientific Discoveries and the Women Behind Them

A recent episode of the series BrainCraft looks at four lesser-known scientific discoveries and the women behind them. Host Vanessa Hill explains the discoveries that led to the misinformation effect, the effect of telomeres on human health, a promising Alzheimer’s treatment derived from the ashwagandha plant, and even the human brain’s opiate receptors, as well as the four women who made those discoveries.

Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle

Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.