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Rabid
Rabid by Bill Wasik, Monica Murphy has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Andrew Huberman (1 episode) on Huberman Lab (1 episode).
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And there's a great book by the way called rabid which is a a essentially a history of the of the study of rabies.
Andrew Huberman · Huberman Lab · May 2024 Listen at 34:44 The best things said about it
But what I find amazing about the rabies virus—and there's a great book by the way called 'Rabid,' which is essentially a history of the study of rabies—is that once it travels from the site of the bite up to the brain, what does it do?
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Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus by Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy provides a fascinating look into the history, science, and cultural mythology surrounding the rabies virus. The book was recommended on Huberman Lab during a discussion on neurobiology and the gut-brain axis. The host praised the publication as an incredible historical account of how humanity has studied rabies throughout the centuries. Furthermore, the podcast highlighted how the virus has served as an extraordinary experimental tool in neuroscience due to its unique ability to travel from a bite site directly up into the brain. By referencing the work, the speakers illustrated the terrifying yet scientifically invaluable nature of the pathogen, connecting historical medical milestones with modern neurological research. The recommendation served to engage listeners with the bizarre intersections of epidemiology, history, and neurobiology, showcasing how a deadly historical affliction ultimately paved the way for groundbreaking discoveries in understanding the central nervous system.
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“and there's a great book by the way called rabid which is a a essentially a history of the of the study of rabies”
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“But what I find amazing about the rabies virus—and there's a great book by the way called 'Rabid,' which is essentially a history of the study of rabies—is that once it travels from the site of the bite up to the brain, what does it do?”