Mike McRae

Mike McRae is a part-time Journalist at ScienceAlert. He has been telling science stories in one form or another for more than 20 years, and expertly navigates a broad range of subjects, from health and neuroscience to the weirdness of quantum physics. From classroom teacher to journalist, Mike has contributed to the CSIRO's magazines, The Guardian, the ABC, and Australian Financial Review, and joined ScienceAlert in 2016. He is the author of popular science books Tribal Science: Brains, Beliefs, and Bad Ideas and Unwell: What Makes a Disease a Disease?, which reflect his strong passion for sociology and health. Mike is slowly building a collection of cephalopod tattoos on his right arm and swears there's still room for a nautilus or two. Twitter: @tribalscientist

Biography:  https://www.sciencealert.com/mike-mcrae

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Recent Articles

Unsanitary Practices at Albuquerque Spa Lead to Multiple HIV Infections: A Reminder of the Importance of Proper Licensing and Infection Control in Cosmetic Procedures

Unsanitary Practices at Albuquerque Spa Lead to Multiple HIV Infections: A Reminder of the Importance of Proper Licensing and Infection Control in Cosmetic Procedures

Broke On: Friday, 01 January 2016 In 2018, a New Mexico woman's HIV diagnosis led to an investigation revealing unsanitary practices at Albuquerque's VIP Spa. The facility, known for 'vampire facials,' lacked proper licenses and infection control measures, resulting in five HIV cases between 2016 and 2018. Owner Maria Ramos De Ruiz pleaded guilty to practicing medicine without a license and was sentenced to prison. The CDC emphasizes the importance of infection control practices in cosmetic procedures to prevent HIV transmission.