Rigor Mortis

In Rigor Mortis, Richard Harris delves into the alarming $30 billion annually spent by American taxpayers on biomedical research, highlighting the significant issue of irreproducibility in studies. With over half of these studies failing due to design flaws and questionable methods, Harris underscores the implications for medical progress and patient outcomes. Through compelling anecdotes and interviews with leading researchers, he advocates for urgent reform in the biomedical research system to prevent dire consequences for patients in need.