Antibiotics
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Bacterial Ice-9?
Posted by Jeff on February 19, 2012
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Ice 9 by toastforbrekkie. The idea of Ice-9, although fictional, has always fascinated me. Its properties are so powerful, so influential, that one “seed crystal” can direct its entire surroundings, freezing oceans. A recent discovery of one component of the cell wall of bacterium reminded me of this effect. Let me explain.
“Bath Salts” and Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Posted by Jeff on January 12, 2012 The are many reasons not to use recreational drugs and this story is likely one of the scariest.
Big Ag and Antibiotics: Culture War of Facts?
Posted by Jeff on June 20, 2011 Source: Sheep purple Flickr Photostream. Big Ag and antibiotics are becoming a lightning rod for a culture war of facts. Does agricultural use of antibiotics contribute to their diminishing effectiveness in people?