This week we delve into the world of experimenting on oneself. Many scientists have both knowingly and unknowingly used themselves as guinea pigs in the lab.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:32 Introduction

01:23 Element of the Week: Radium

03:03 Conversation with Rebecca Herzig

08:04 Chemistry in your Cupboard: Home DNA Test Kits

10:51 Quote: Edwin Emory Slosson

11:14 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Dominique Tobbell for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.