The scientist who saved your life

<p>The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the most disruptive and devastating events in recent history.</p><br /><p>But it also led to a series of incredible scientific breakthroughs, including the fastest ever development of a new vaccine.&nbsp;</p><br /><p>Now, the technology behind the Covid-19 vaccine, which has already saved millions of lives, is being adapted to find solutions for previously incurable diseases.</p><br /><p>Today, senior reporter for <em>The Saturday Paper, </em>Rick Morton, on the woman who spent decades advocating for the unproven technology behind the vaccine, and how it helped save humanity.</p><br /><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Senior reporter for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Rick Morton.</p><br /><p>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><br /></p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>