The Downfall of India’s Kidney Kingpin
Here is a story in Discover magazine on the surprising rise and fall of Amit Kumar, who controlled the kidney transplant trade in India in spite of not being a medically-trained doctor. Written by the superb writer and reporter Yudhijit Bhattacharjee. It was selected for the 2011 edition of Best American Science and Nature Writing, and it’s a thriller.
After reading the article, discuss it with your peers in the comments below. What stood out to you? Did the article pose any new curiosities or questions in your mind?
Mini Medical School: Introduction to Medical Science
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