The Rogue Experimenters

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/25/the-rogue-experimenters
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The Rogue Experimenters

In this New Yorker article, author Kate Murphy explores the controversial world of unconventional medical treatments and the rogue experimenters who champion them. The article highlights various experimental treatments, such as DIY fecal transplants and unregulated ketamine infusions, and examines the motivations and justifications of those who engage in these practices. It raises questions about the ethical implications and potential dangers of these unapproved treatments, and explores the gray area between medical innovation and reckless experimentation. Through interviews and anecdotes, the article provides a thought-provoking look at the world of rogue experimenters and the potential risks and benefits of their unconventional medical practices.

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In this New Yorker article, author Kate Murphy explores the controversial world of unconventional medical treatments and the rogue experimenters who champion them. The article highlights various experimental treatments, such as DIY fecal transplants and unregulated ketamine infusions, and examines the motivations and justifications of those who engage in these practices. It raises questions about the ethical implications and potential dangers of these unapproved treatments, and explores the gray area between medical innovation and reckless experimentation. Through interviews and anecdotes, the article provides a thought-provoking look at the world of rogue experimenters and the potential risks and benefits of their unconventional medical practices.

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