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Vaccine

Health

When the Pandemic Came to Sullivan Prison

As one blockmate after another fell ill, we tried to stay safe and care for one another. It wasn’t always enough.

John J. Lennon The New York Times Magazine Apr 2021 30min Permalink

Science Health

The Tree That Could Help Stop the Pandemic

The rare Chilean soapbark tree produces compounds that can boost the body’s reaction to vaccines.

Brendan Borrell The Atlantic Oct 2020 25min Permalink

Science

Medical Research: Cell Division

The controversial history of WI-38, a cell strain created from an aborted fetus “that has arguably helped to save more lives than any other created by researchers.”

Meredith Wadman Nature Jun 2013 20min Permalink