Now on ScienceBlogs: The Galaxy's Biggest Valentine
musings on medicines from the Earth
Abel Pharmboy is the nom de plume of David J Kroll, a US state university educator and cancer researcher who holds a PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics and BS in Toxicology. He writes on natural product drugs and dietary supplements, issues of under-represented groups in the STEMM disciplines, science and medical journalism, the science and culture of North Carolina, Florida, and Colorado, making and listening to music and, with the help of his colleague, Erleichda, wine appreciation.
"Why Terra Sigillata?" will tell you more about the origin of the blog name.
Please read the DISCLAIMER for details on the blog's intended audience, advertising and comment policy, and how not to use the information presented herein.
For the record, this is a personal blog and any content or opinions expressed are solely the author's and do not reflect those of his university employer or funding agencies. He does get a bit ornery from time to time.
June 27, 2007
Category: Blogging community
I just learned from Orac and Bora that the father of blogger Lindsay Beyerstein (Majikthise) has passed away. Dr Barry L Beyerstein was a member of the executive council of the Committee for Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal...
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:31 PM • • 0 TrackBacks
June 25, 2007
Category: Blog quizzes
Why this blog is rated PG.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:22 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
June 22, 2007
Category: Non-herbal supplements
Dozens of bottles of EPA/DHA are seized at the home of an engineer about to be charged with possession of explosive devices.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 2:02 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
June 15, 2007
Category: Personal
Just need a little break to prevent burnout. See you back here soon at the same bat channel!
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 1:46 PM • • 0 TrackBacks
June 11, 2007
Category: Cancer
The source of drugs are often quite surprising.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 1:02 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
June 8, 2007
Category: The Friday Fermentable
Erleichda returns with a challenge from old world wines with upstarts from the South American new world. You have to wait until the end of the post to learn the best of the tasting.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 3:02 AM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
June 3, 2007
Category: Botanical/Herbal Medicines
More detail on ASCO-reported trials of complementary therapies for cancer and cancer-related fatigue.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:31 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
June 2, 2007
Category: Newsclips
Here are some interesting news items I found during the week but lacked the time to blog about: Natural alternatives to growth-promoting antibiotics in livestock feed in EU Related: Herbal therapy for pigs at PigProgress.net Coke and Cargill partner on...
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:28 AM • • 0 TrackBacks
