From Berth to Death
The history of influenza as a global disease is inextricably tied to steamships and the expansion of world trade. A war demonstrated how big a pandemic could get.
Nov 19, 2019 | 4,200 words, about 21 minutes
Scientific Field/Discipline: Medicine
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Lugworm Blood, Coming Soon to a Pharmacy Near You
After years of research and clinical trials, French start-up Hemarina is almost ready to start selling worm blood for organ transplants.
Jan 31, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Synthetic Crab Blood Is Good for the Birds
How the decision to stop harvesting horseshoe crab blood could help a whole ecosystem.
May 24, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Auditing the Blue Blood Bank
Horseshoe crabs have been saving our species—are we endangering theirs?
Jun 20, 2017 | 6 min 30 sec
How To Fix a Jellyfish Sting
Pack tweezers and vinegar in your beach bag—and forget what you’ve heard about the pee cure.
May 10, 2017 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
Florida’s White Ibises May Be Spreading Disease
The increasingly urban birds are carrying salmonella.
Dec 14, 2016 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
The Unexpected Discovery of Anaphylaxis
How the sting of the Portuguese man-of-war led to one of the most significant medical advances rooted in oceanographic work.
Oct 31, 2016 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
A Different Kind of Oral History
Marine mammals have a surprising prevalence of dental disease.
Sep 28, 2016 | 500 words, about 2 minutes