E.W. Doc Parris on Nostr: In the forties Erskine and Schmitt had developed a serum that, when administered with ...

In the forties Erskine and Schmitt had developed a serum that, when administered with an exposure to previously believed lethal doses of gamma radiation, (what American industrialists tried to brand Vita Rays) promoted rapid, physical enhancements. Strength, endurance, speed—these were their goals.
Dr. Malcolm Johnson in the 70s recreated their work but focused on cerebral enhancements. His serum was injected directly. into the brain and the gamma radiation was targeted through a custom helmet.