Maryn McKenna
Science Journalist | Drug-Resistant Disease Narratives
About
Maryn McKenna is an acclaimed science journalist who chronicles the looming threat of drug-resistant superbugs. Her TED talks have reached millions, shining a light on the often-terrifying stories behind emerging infectious diseases.
McKenna's rigorous reporting and narrative storytelling help audiences understand the human impact of medical science's constant race against evolving pathogens. Her keynotes provide a sobering yet compelling look at the future of global health and the actions needed to protect it.
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Antibiotics changed our food. Here's how to change it back
In this sobering talk, health writer Maryn McKenna explains how the use of antibiotics in food production transformed modern agriculture and the way the world eats -- but not for the overall better. With stories highlighting the success of activists, policymakers and the general public to reform production practices, McKenna stresses one key point: "Consumers have power."
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