Hepatitis B: The Hunt for a Killer Virus

Print length: 264 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 16 November 2003

Name: Hepatitis B: The Hunt for a Killer Virus
SKU: 9780691116235
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SKU: 9780691116235

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Discover the gripping true story behind one of the greatest medical triumphs of the 20th century in “Hepatitis B: The Hunt for a Killer Virus.” Written by Nobel laureate Baruch Blumberg, this scientific memoir chronicles the unexpected discovery of the hepatitis B virus and the development of its life-saving vaccine. Explore the decades of persistent research, thrilling investigative twists, and remarkable ‘accidents’ that led Blumberg and his team to this groundbreaking medical achievement. This compelling narrative offers a unique look into the detective work behind finding a virus and creating a vaccine that has dramatically reduced global infection rates and prevented millions of liver cancer cases. A must-read for anyone interested in medical history, scientific discovery, and public health breakthroughs at The Bookish Owl.

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