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Plague

One Scientist’s Intrepid Search for the Truth About Human Retroviruses and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autism, and Other Diseases

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Plague

By: Kent Heckenlively, Judy Mikovits PhD
Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
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On July 22, 2009, a special meeting was held with 24 leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health to discuss early findings that a newly discovered retrovirus was linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), prostate cancer, lymphoma, and eventually neurodevelopmental disorders in children. When Dr. Judy Mikovits finished her presentation the room was silent for a moment, then one of the scientists said, "Oh my God!" The resulting investigation would be like no other in science. For Dr. Mikovits, a 20-year veteran of the National Cancer Institute, this was the midpoint of a five-year journey that would start with the founding of the Whittemore-Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease at the University of Nevada, Reno, and end with her as a witness for the federal government against her former employer, Harvey Whittemore, for illegal campaign contributions to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. On this journey, Dr. Mikovits would face the scientific prejudices against CFS, wander into the minefield that is autism, and through it all struggle to maintain her faith in God and the profession to which she had dedicated her life. This is a story for anybody interested in the peril and promise of science at the very highest levels in our country.

©2014 Kent Heckenlively and Judy Mikovits (P)2014 Audible Inc.
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Really enjoyed this book as it had a great deal of solid scientific research and gave an interesting insight into the workings of the scientific community as well as outlining the incredible injustice towards Judy and her research team.
I found it difficult to follow in some parts as the writer jumped back and forward in time to outline different aspects of the whole picture but overall I believe the important details were pronounced.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in potential causes of chronic fatigue

Good mix of scientific analysis and intriguing story

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A riveting and eye-opening story of the personal and professional highs and lows of a dedicated researcher driven by the desire to relieve the suffering of those injured, and largely forgotten by other researchers and institutions more interested in building and protecting their own reputations and funding than pursuing truth. Judy Mikovits lost everything to this corrupt system, except her marriage and her love, faith and trust in God.

A dedicated researcher’s journey in a corrupted research environment

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Well informed and straight to the point. Everday challenges sumend up in the scientific realm and the constant struggle of acceptance of responsibility.

Fantastic, well done!

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Its almost like a crime novel where the bad guys are very rich and have a lot of influence.
I had no idea all the bull Dr Mikovits and her peers (the good guys) had gone through. What a corrupt health system!

Really interesting

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What an amazing woman, Dr Judy Mikovits, is. Sadly, this book shows how corrupt some scientists can be. And also makes you wonder, what else have we been lied to about? A must read for anyone who has asked them selves that question.

A must read

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For me it was really hard to follow all the story lines and dates... I almost wanted to say who cares if it was April or May... just get on with the story! Never finished

Really boring

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I managed two chapters of this nonsense-peddling garbage. I have personal connections to and significant interest in the research science community and am also autistic. First and foremost, referring to autism as a ‘disease’ is not only wrong but is offensive, as is perpetuating the idea that neurodivergence could be caused by vaccines or a viral infection.

This book repeatedly scaremongers against vaccines and puts forward vague science.

Do not waste your time.

There’s a reason this is free - it’s garbage

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