Scientists who Risked their Lives for Science

Scientists who Risked their Lives for Science Would you risk your life for the sake of science? You might think that scientists only sacrifice a couple hours in the lab or their personal life. However, some scientists do much more, risking their lives in order to contribute to the development of science. Read the shocking stories of 4  incredible scientists: Barry James Marshall In 1984, an Australian Physician Barry James Marshall drank a petri-dish of the Helicobacter pylori bacteria to prove that the bacteria is the cause of most stomach ulcers. Earlier, people thought  that ulcers were caused by stress, spicy foods or too much alcohol. Barry Marshall won  the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2005. Werner Forssmann In 1929, Werner Forssmann a physician from Germany, demonstrated that a catheter could be advanced safely into the human heart from a peripheral vessel. But could you imagine he did this by advancing a urethral catheter into his own heart! In 1956, Forssmann won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. George M. Stratton In 1897, George Malcolm Stratton an American Psychologists, wore special glasses which inverted images up and down and left and right for over a week. And he discovered that the human brain could adapt to these new conditions. Kevin Warwick In 1998, Kevin Warwick a British Scientist and professor of cybernetics at the University of Reading, UK implanted RFID transmitter beneath his skin, thus becoming the worlds first cyborg: a man-machine hybrid. He could control doors, lights, heaters, and other computer-controlled devices based on his proximity. I hope these true stories will inspire you to study harder, never give up and pursue your dreams.