Clayton's writing covers strange and fascinating corners of science and health, with a focus on the therapeutic potential of illicit drugs, the intersection between climate change and human health, and the interdependency of the world around and within us. He has a medical degree from Columbia University, and is a Harvard-trained emergency physician. His work has been supported by grants from UCÂ Berkeley and the National Institute for Healthcare Management. He lives and works in New Mexico, and is represented by Katie Cacouris of The Wylie Agency.