How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

An infant botulism outbreak has sickened at least 39 babies across the U.S. and underscored the crucial role of a medication ...
Texas Public Radio

Blood Work: Crossing the border to sell plasma

Blood plasma is big business — especially along the U.S.–Mexico border. Every day, thousands of Mexican citizens cross ...
EL PAÍS English

Donating blood or selling tamales: How undocumented immigrants survive when nobody wants to hire them

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates plasma donations, doesn’t prohibit undocumented immigrants from ...
KFYO

What Happens When You Donate Plasma in Lubbock?

Thinking of donating plasma in Lubbock? It's easier and more crucial than you think. This is the entire process—from the ...
Texas Public Radio

Blood Work: I sold my plasma in America’s cash-for-plasma system

The world’s supply of many life-saving medications depends on people in the United States deciding to sell their blood plasma ...