Max Henry Barnhart

Health & Science Writing Portfolio

Here are some clips showcasing the writing and reporting I'm most proud of.

A new clue to the reason some people come down with long COVID.

Why do some people get UTIs over and over? A new report holds clues

A box of 200 mosquitoes did the vaccinating in this malaria trial. That’s not a joke!

What are your chances of catching monkeypox?

Superstar Angélique Kidjo sings at the 1000th Tiny Desk — and speaks from her heart

Scientists say they’ve solved a 700-year-old mystery: Where and when Black Death began

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Three Neanderthal skulls in a row in a museum display. The leftmost skull is the most intact while the middle and rightmost skull are deteriorated.

Do you like waking up early? Neanderthal “clock” genes could be the reason why

Treatment for acute sleeping sickness has been brutal — until now

A rare and neglected flesh-eating disease finally gets some attention

Antibiotics that fight deadly infections in babies are losing their power

A ‘tropical disease’ carried by sand flies is confirmed in a new country: the U.S.

Q&A: This scientist developed a soap that could help fight skin cancer. He’s 14.

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