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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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One of the most iconic and well-established horror stories in the world, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a masterpiece of literature. The talented director Guillermo del Toro will soon be releasing his vision of this story. So, in advance of his film, we discuss the author, how the story came to be, a brief synopsis of the plot, and some of the science behind the potential reality of such a thing. Tell us your favorite horror stories!

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Links and References:
  1. https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/the-science-behind-mary-shelleys-frankenstein/
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6492819/
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6174037/
  4. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/archive/2016/01/headtransplants/
  5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9805622/
  6. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780444632876000099
  7. https://daily.jstor.org/will-reanimating-dead-brains-inspire-the-next-frankenstein/
  8. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/frankenstein-physiology

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One of the most iconic and well-established horror stories in the world, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a masterpiece of literature. The talented director Guillermo del Toro will soon be releasing his vision of this story. So, in advance of his film, we discuss the author, how the story came to be, a brief synopsis of the plot, and some of the science behind the potential reality of such a thing. Tell us your favorite horror stories!

Recommendations

Holidays (10/15/2025):
  • Blind Americans Equality Day
  • BRA Day USA
  • Breast Health Day
  • Global Dignity Day
  • Global Handwashing Day
  • Hagfish Day
  • I Love Lucy Day
  • Love Your Body Day
  • National Cheese Curd Day
  • National Fossil Day
  • National Grouch Day
  • National Mushroom Day
  • National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • National Pug Day
  • National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day
  • White Cane Safety Day
  • Bone Joint Health Action Week
  • Improve Your Home Office Week
  • Infection Control Week
  • Mediation Week
  • Pet Peeve Week
  • School Lunch Week
  • Teen Read Week

Links and References:
  1. https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/the-science-behind-mary-shelleys-frankenstein/
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6492819/
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6174037/
  4. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/archive/2016/01/headtransplants/
  5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9805622/
  6. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780444632876000099
  7. https://daily.jstor.org/will-reanimating-dead-brains-inspire-the-next-frankenstein/
  8. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/frankenstein-physiology

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.
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