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Unexplainable by Vox

Jun 24, 202619:49Science & Medicine

Periods and menstrual fluid have long been overlooked by scientists. Now, researchers are starting to suspect they might be sources of medical treasure. (Originally aired in 2024) Guest: Jemma Evans, biologist For show t...

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A period piece is an episode from Unexplainable by Vox. Periods and menstrual fluid have long been overlooked by scientists. Now, researchers are starting to suspect they might be sources of medical treasure. (Originally aired in 2024) Gues...

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