Ebola and AIDS: Is There A Connection? Part One: Equilibrium in Central Africa
These two lethal viral diseases, one rapidly fatal and one progressing slowly over a period of years, occur in animal populations in the same area of central Africa and have presumably entered the human population multiple times during the mllennia since humans appeared on earth. This article argues that the presence of a highly virulent disease like Ebola prevents establishment of HIV in populations by removing immunocompromised individuals before they can infect others.
Mushroom Man
Mycellium have the potential to clean up toxic waste, rein in E. coli, and cure Alzheimer’s disease. Plus they make a mighty fine addition to any stir fry.
Discovering Sasquatch…the Truth is Out There
At least one reputable wildlife biologist on Vancouver Island is wiling to stake his reputation on the evidence that the sasquatch exists.
The Jumping Frenchmen
In 1878 American neurologist George Beard made his way to northern Maine in search of a most interesting quarry: the legendary Jumping Frenchmen of Maine.
St. Martin And Beaumont
Dr. William Beaumont and Alexis St. Martin were in an unusual doctor and patient relationship for over a decade, the results of which would end up in the annals of medical history.
The Library of Life
The genetic diversity of the planet is like a vast library full of rare and unique texts. Wanton environmental destruction causing mass extinction is like burning a library, and much genetic engineering is like clumsy editing of classics of literature for commercial purposes.
Creating The Next Generation Of Marine Biologists
The Aquarium of the Bay believes that all children should have the opportunity to explore their interest in the underwater world. It’s learning programs aim to provide that through inquiry-based learning and hands-on experiences.
A Scientist Thinks Outside the Box: The Null Hypothesis
Failing to respond appropriately and respectfully to differences of opinions about controversial scientific issues is bad pedagogy, and presuming that no legitimate controversy can exist, simply because the preponderance of evidence now at our disposal favors a particular theory, is bad science. How many theories, espoused within the last hundred years with as much fervor as those mentioned in the Tennessee statute, are now wholly or in part discredited?
The Scientific Map Of A Human
Human genomics is one of those big waves of science and change that I have mostly tried to ignore, in the hopes that it will just wash over me and I will come up, sputtering but alive, after it crashes through.
