Category Archives: Medicine

Research on Round-up Tolerant GM Maize

Posted on September 21, 2012 by OgreMkV

As promised, I contacted the lead author of the paper and got a copy of it. Honestly, after reading the abstract, I could see that this might be a good paper.  After reviewing the graphs (here), I had some concerns.  … Continue reading →

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Science and How it Affects Us Everyday

Posted on July 3, 2012 by OgreMkV

This is often one of the hardest things to get across to students… and many other people.  The simple fact that science is used in our daily lives to such an extent that we would, literally, be sitting in caves … Continue reading →

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Chris Collins – Stupidest Candidate Ever

Posted on July 3, 2012 by OgreMkV

I don’t expect much from politicians and I sure do get what I expect, but this is stunningly, jaw-droppingly, unbelievably, the stupidest thing I have ever heard from a politician’s mouth. People now don’t die from prostate cancer, breast cancer … Continue reading →

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Sore Throat Treatments – How Effective are Other Things

Posted on February 27, 2011 by OgreMkV

Disclaimer, this is a layman’s review of a published review paper.  Use the treatments given here only under the advice of a doctor.  If you have a severe sore throat, or have one for longer than a few days, you … Continue reading →

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