The Cost of Forgetting
by Chelsi — Vaccines have made a world that is safer and healthier. But, vaccines have made us comfortable enough to forget.
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Microcosm: The Current Issue
by Elio and Roberto — The current issue of Microcosm (Fall 2020) is notable for its focus on vaccines, hence this special mention.
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Bullseye! Promising Research on a Vaccine for Lyme Disease
by Samantha Rocha — Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States, with most cases occurring in the Northeastern states. Western blacklegged ticks commonly reside on deer, where they become infected with Borrelia burgdorferi, the agent of Lyme disease.
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The History and Politics Surrounding...
…our Attempts to Harness and Control Germs
by Daniel — The scientific pursuit does not occur in a social vacuum, disconnected from our cultural experiences. At Small Things Considered, we usually stick to the data and stay away from potentially explosive topics like politics. Sometimes we detour into historical context or consider biographical tidbits on the personalities involved...
