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Alex Riley
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Alex Riley is a scientist and writer based in Bristol whose work has appeared in publications including Nautilus, Hakai, Aeon, PBS’s NOVA Next, New Scientist, and the BBC. He has a masters in Zoology and previously worked for the National History Museum.

Books by Alex Riley

A Cure for Darkness

The definitive story of depression - from its history to its cutting-edge future - by a young scientist discovering his own very personal family history of darkness.

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