July 3, 2026

Ep.18 - Blood Transfusion

Ep.18 - Blood Transfusion

In this episode, we’re digging into the gnarly history of blood transfusion. From dog blood to black urine, we’re looking at 1600s attempts to carry out the first transfusions. A man is allegedly kidnapped off the streets while French and English scientists vie for primacy in this story of innovation, experimentation and bad ideas.

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In this episode, we’re digging into the gnarly history of blood transfusion. From dog blood to black urine, we’re looking at 1600s attempts to carry out the first transfusions. A man is allegedly kidnapped off the streets while French and English scientists vie for primacy in this story of innovation, experimentation and bad ideas.


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Dr Charlotte Holmes (@_CCHolmes_) - Editor/Producer

Rachel Forrest - Researcher/Presenter

Dr Daisy Cunynghame - Researcher/Presenter

Dr Sarah Hayward - Editor/Producer

Dr Kate So - Editor/Producer

Elizabeth Van Trampe - Editor/Producer


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