Marisa Taylor

SIU herpes researcher illegally experimented on people in U.S., participants say

May 23, 2019 at 12:12 a.m.

Three years before launching an offshore herpes vaccine trial, an Illinois researcher vaccinated patients in U.S. hotel rooms in brazen violation of U.S. law, a Kaiser Health News investigation has...

Notoriously hard to find, Bar Gyu+ is tucked away down Yotei Zaka Street, just off the main road of lower Hirafu village. The quirky entrance, a vintage Coca-Cola vending machine door hidden beyond snowbanks, leads to a cozy lounge-like bar where dapper bartenders in vests and bow ties pour rare Japanese whiskys, local craft brews, and exacting cocktails. Mellow jazz music and a menu of comfort snacks, such as shoyu garlic fried potatoes and chicken wings, make this Niseko's go-to spot to unwind from the slopes.

SIU professor’s quest for herpes cure leads to ‘rogue’ trial on Caribbean island

December 17, 2018 at 12:16 p.m.

As 20 Americans and Brits flew to a Caribbean island for a controversial herpes vaccine trial, many of them knew there were risks. The lead U.S. researcher, William Halford, openly...

Americans show up in Panama Papers too

June 21, 2019 at 5:58 a.m.

The passports of at least 200 Americans show up in this week's massive leak of secret data on secretive offshore shell companies. Given the high-profile nature of some of the...

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