Better news from the art world
An artist who used harmless bacteria as part of an exhibit had his day in court.Posted on April 24, 2008 2:05 PM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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Tara C. Smith is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology. Her research involves a number of pathogens at the animal-human nexus. Additionally, she is the founder of Iowa Citizens for Science and also writes for The Panda's Thumb and WIRED SCIENCE's Correlations. Please note the views expressed on this site are Dr. Smith's alone and may not be representative of the groups mentioned above.
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Clinton and Obama parrot the "vaccine and autism connection inconclusive" line
More politicians behaving like politicians...Posted on April 22, 2008 3:30 PM • 145 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
On E. coli, super soil bacteria, and Hank Williams Jr.
Early this week, grant application; yesterday and today, IRB and IACUC for another project. But once again, fellow Sbers are keeping me busy reading about stories I'd like to be writing on; see yet again Mike on E. coli O157:H7--everything...Posted on April 3, 2008 3:35 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
McCain: "strong evidence" mercury causes autism
More grants out the door today, but check out ABC correspondent Jake Tapper's post on John McCain's views on thimerosal and autism: At a town hall meeting Friday in Texas, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., declared that "there's strong evidence" that...Posted on March 3, 2008 12:15 PM • 39 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Texas: still bass-ackwards on public health
Just when you think they can't sink any farther....they do.Posted on January 29, 2008 9:15 AM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Administration: overdose antidote not good public health policy
Why would anyone be opposed to an effective, cheap treatment for heroin overdose?Posted on January 28, 2008 10:30 AM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Presidential debates with an extra helping of science
Just a P.S.--if ignorance like Mike Huckabee's comments on HIV/AIDS drives you nuts, check out what Chris and Sheril (among others) have put together, calling for real debate on science and technology issues by the presidential candidates: Given the many...Posted on December 10, 2007 5:00 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Huckabee supported isolation for HIV+ individuals
"Isolate carriers of the AIDS plague," said Huckabee in 1992. And he's still not distancing himself from these words.Posted on December 10, 2007 4:41 PM • 113 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Discovery Institute bloviates. Again.
The DI spouts off in Iowa, alleging a conspiracy against Iowa State astronomer Guillermo Gonzalez.Posted on December 4, 2007 9:40 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
How far does religious freedom extend when it conflicts with public health?
A Liberian immigrant to the U.S. argues that eating monkey meat is a critical part of her religion. Should it be allowed?Posted on November 29, 2007 12:15 PM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
"Tree man" diagnosis and treatment upsets Indonesian health minister
Indonesia plays hard to get with its viral samples...including that taken from their "tree man."Posted on November 28, 2007 12:40 PM • 20 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Revamping funding via powerpoint and IM?
It's easy to complain about the system of grant review; it's more difficult to propose a workable fix. Is Michael on to something with his suggestion?Posted on November 16, 2007 8:30 AM • 13 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Mbeki: still in denial
An upcoming book on South African president Thabo Mbeki further illuminates his view on HIV and AIDS.Posted on November 6, 2007 1:45 PM • 1779 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Revere weighs in
Revere weighs in regarding the Ferrell case. He also mentions one ironic point regarding bioterrorism history and one of the bacteria used, Serretia marcescens, that I hadn't thought to mention....Posted on October 16, 2007 8:35 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Mail harmless bacteria, go to jail
More professors prosecuted on trivialities after bioterrorism charges don't stick.Posted on October 15, 2007 1:30 PM • 72 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
More nasty flies
If you thought botflies were bad, check out Bug Girl's post on tumbu flies. The adult flies lay their eggs on wet laundry hanging out to dry, or in the soil or sand. Within two days, larvae hatch, and can...Posted on October 9, 2007 8:00 AM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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