100 years of insulin therapy: The medical revolution sold for just a dollar

AusDoc marks centenary of a therapy that has saved the lives of millions
Emily Dunn
Phyllis Adams
Phyllis Lush, nee Adams.

This week marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin therapy, a landmark in the history of medical science.

The three people responsible – who included an orthopedic surgeon – ended up selling the patent for their revolution for a dollar.