Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines (2013)

S1E1 Pain

Pain significantly impacts our bodies, triggering millions of nerve cells in the brain to communicate that we are hurting. For centuries, the quest has been to find ways to alleviate or eliminate these sensations. In this episode, Dr. Michael Mosley explores the nature of pain, our desire to manage it, and the groundbreaking journey initiated by the invention of morphine in the early 19th century. This pivotal development set the stage for 200 years of scientific advancements, discoveries, and the spirit of self-experimentation in the pursuit of pain relief.