Chasing Cures

CBC's Kelly Crowe hosts a special radio program called Chasing Cures.

Listen to the radio program, which explores:

How one scientist thinks he can ultimately extend human life.
Canadians who've agreed to be infected with a common cold virus for the sake of science.
The secret life of fat cells.
Are we making progress against cancer?

Part 2

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