Martha Nelson, an evolutionary biologist in the Intramural Research Program at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Martha Nelson

Martha Nelson is an evolutionary biologist in the Intramural Research Program at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. 

Articles by Martha Nelson

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The Hunt for a Pandemic’s Origins

Illustration of a world map showing a truck going from the US to Mexico, a plane going from Europe to Mexico, and a pig surrounded by various viruses in Mexico

Infographic: How H1N1 Came to Spark a Pandemic in 2009

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Timeline: Investigating the Origins of the 2009 Pandemic

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The Long Journey to Resolve the Origins of a Previous Pandemic

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March 2025, Issue 1

How Do Embryos Know How Fast to Develop

In mammals, intracellular clocks begin to tick within days of fertilization.

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Discover the history, mechanics, and potential of PCR.

Become a PCR Pro

Explore polypharmacology’s beneficial role in target-based drug discovery

Embracing Polypharmacology for Multipurpose Drug Targeting

3D rendered cross section of influenza viruses, showing surface proteins on the outside and single stranded RNA inside the virus

Genetic Insights Break Infectious Pathogen Barriers

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Navigating Cold Storage Solutions

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