How a dying farmer's cattle led to a medical revolution
In short: In 1933, a single question from a Wisconsin farmer about his dying livestock uncovered a discovery that would transform both modern medicine and pest control.
The video explores the origins of warfarin, beginning when Ed Carlson approached a University of Wisconsin laboratory to investigate what was killing his cattle. This investigation eventually led to breakthroughs that revolutionized vermin extermination and earned the university millions of dollars.
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