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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.
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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.
December 30, 2007
Category: Diet and Health
In rats, though. But still very interesting. From New York Times coverage of the work of alcohol researcher, Dr Fulton T Crews.
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December 28, 2007
Category: The Friday Fermentable
What will YOU be drinking this year? Let us know!
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December 27, 2007
Category: Politics
Condolences to the people of Pakistan and warm wishes to our scientific colleagues there.
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December 23, 2007
Category: Personal
Well, what I mean is that I am back from my hiatus in me ol' stompin' grounds and now have a reliable internet connection. I'm not one for posting pictures on the blog, especially when they have nothing to do...
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December 15, 2007
Category: Blogging community
On this day in 2005 we first signed on to the blogosphere on the original Terra Sigillata at Blogger. I had spent over six months reading the blogs of other in the areas of medicine and science and wondered if...
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December 14, 2007
Category: Academia
Complications of being a non-native medical student.
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Category: Biotechnology
Yes, I should've been much more critical. Thankfully, I have very astute readers.
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December 13, 2007
Category: Medical Journalism
I'm happy to report that physician-journalist, Tom Linden, MD, has begun blogging over at Dr Mike Magee's Health Commentary. Dr Linden is currently Glaxo Wellcome Distinguished Professor of Medical Journalism and director of the Medical Journalism Program at the University...
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December 12, 2007
Category: Biotechnology
[Retraction 14 December 2007: Following a consideration of comments by Prof Ian Musgrave (below), I must retract my recommendation of this table - upon re-examination, I should have been much more critical of the information provided.) The Wall Street Journal...
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December 10, 2007
Category: Politics
It's about time to bring science & technology to the level at which it actually impacts society.
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