"Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life we Breathe" by Carl Zimmer – The Science of How Diseases Spread Through the Air

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How do diseases spread through the air, and what have scientists learned over centuries about airborne transmission? In this episode, we explore Air-Borne by Carl Zimmer, a deep dive into the history of infectious disease research. From early misconceptions about miasmas to groundbreaking discoveries in germ theory, Zimmer traces the key experiments and scientists—including Pasteur, Koch, and Wells—who revolutionized our understanding of how pathogens travel through the air.

Key topics covered:
🦠 The evolution of scientific thought on airborne disease transmission
🔬 Breakthrough discoveries in germ theory and virology
😷 The role of masks, air purification, and other public health measures
📖 Lessons from historical pandemics, including influenza and COVID-19

Join us as we uncover the critical moments in history that shaped modern disease prevention and public health strategies.

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