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microbiology, infectious disease, books
Book Excerpt from The State of Science
Marc Zimmer | Aug 14, 2020 | 5 min read
In Chapter 13, “Trusting Experts—and the Trump Administration,” Marc Zimmer laments the communication breakdown between modern US policy makers and scientists
Opinion: Science in a Time of Crisis
Marc Zimmer | Aug 14, 2020 | 4 min read
A new book explores the ways that research findings are used and misused.
Opinion: Anticipating the Next Pandemic
Debora MacKenzie | Jul 13, 2020 | 4 min read
Our experience with COVID-19 has already shone a light on how (and how not) to address future outbreaks.
Bacteriophages to the Rescue
Emily Monosson | Jul 16, 2017 | 3 min read
Phage therapy is but one example of using biological entities to reduce our reliance on antibiotics and other failing chemical solutions.
Book Excerpt from Natural Defense
Emily Monosson | Jul 16, 2017 | 3 min read
In Chapter 3, “The Enemy of Our Enemy Is Our Friend: Infecting the Infection,” author Emily Monosson makes the case for bacteriophage therapy in the treatment of infectious disease.
Contributors
The Scientist Staff | Mar 1, 2012 | 3 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the March 2012 issue of The Scientist.