First published 2020
Dr. Judy Mikovits recounts her four decades battling scientific corruption from within the medical research establishment. A molecular biologist who helped transform HIV-AIDS from fatal to manageable, Mikovits collaborated for over thirty-five years with Dr. Frank Ruscetti, a founder of human retrovirology. Her career peaked with the discovery of a new family of human retroviruses and doctoral research that changed HIV-AIDS treatment, potentially saving millions including Magic Johnson. But when her investigations suggested that animal tissue in medical research might cause chronic diseases like autism and chronic fatigue syndrome, she encountered fierce resistance. The book chronicles her journey from respected researcher to whistleblower, revealing how scientific egos and institutional interests can suppress inconvenient discoveries. Mikovits argues her findings point toward a complete realignment of how medicine studies and treats human disease, offering readers an insider's view of the forces that shape public health decisions.
Genres: science, medical, non-fiction, biography-memoir, activism, academic
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, whistleblower
272 pages · Hardcover · Skyhorse
Content warnings: medical-trauma