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The Fever Effect

Rad Scientist by KPBS

Sep 2, 202026:59Science & Medicine

Melonie Vaughn’s desire to study neurodevelopmental disorders stemmed from watching her autistic brother struggle with navigating school and social relationships. Now she is a rising second year neuroscience Ph.D. studen...

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The Fever Effect is an episode from Rad Scientist by KPBS. Melonie Vaughn’s desire to study neurodevelopmental disorders stemmed from watching her autistic brother struggle with navigating school and social relationships. Now she is a risin...

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