For Mice And Men, Dose Doth Make The Poison

For Mice And Men, Dose Doth Make The Poison

Every day, I make my wife two or three cups of coffee. I am serving her a phenol-laced liquid, containing 826 volatile chemical substances, 16 of which are known by the state of California to cause…
Women Underrepresented In Biomedical Research

Women Underrepresented In Biomedical Research

Two decades ago, the inclusion of women in biomedical research was mandated by law but sex-specific research is still not the norm. As a result, many women receive recommendations from their doctors…
GMOs and Food Science On AgriTalk

GMOs and Food Science On AgriTalk

This morning I was on the nationwide agriculture radio program, AgriTalk, hosted by Mike Adams. This is the rational Mike Adams, not the "Health Ranger" conspiracy theorist. Mike brings up all of the…
Can Forensic Science Be Saved?

Can Forensic Science Be Saved?

In 2009, a report on the state of forensic science by the National Academy of Sciences noted the lack of sound science in the analysis of evidence in criminal cases across the country. You wouldn't…
Few Adverse Effects In Male Circumcision

Few Adverse Effects In Male Circumcision

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its male circumcision guidance to say that the benefits justify access to the procedure for families who choose it. There has been debate about…
Screening For Domestic Violence Doesn't Do Much

Screening For Domestic Violence Doesn't Do Much

Though numbers are difficult to estimate, advocates believe one in three women around the world have experienced physical or sexual violence from a partner. It's difficult to be sure so a few…
Spice: The Preferred Illicit Drug Of Army Users

Spice: The Preferred Illicit Drug Of Army Users

States can pass all of the laws they want but a US Army soldier, active duty or otherwise, is going to be in serious trouble if there is evidence they have used marijuana. It does not matter if you…