Marking the magnificent memory of Henrietta Lacks
Category: Bioethics
The single most moving day in my life as a scientist.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 2:02 PM • 26 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Terra Sigillata
musings on medicines from the Earth
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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.
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.
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May 26, 2010
GAO report on dietary supplement flaws released today in Senate hearing
Category: Alternative medicine
More hearings, more heavy metal contamination, more than likely: no real action.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:02 AM • 26 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
May 25, 2010
Sustained interest in K2 Spice, JWH-018, and related currently-legal cannabimimetic products
Category: Drugs of Abuse
USA Today's Donna Leinwand spoke yesterday of proposed K2 Spice bans across the US. But a careful analysis of our traffic raises questions as to whether the US military is about to make a move in this regard.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 11:02 AM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
May 23, 2010
Nature asks eight "experts" about Venter's prosthetic genome work
Category: Women in science and medicine
A top international journal somehow manages to find eight older white men to provide diverse commentary on the week's major paper.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:45 AM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
May 20, 2010
What do we call the Law & Order "Immortal" rip-off of the HeLa story?
Category: HeLa
"Ripped from the headlines" is their tagline but what about taking dialogue and characters from a current bestselling book?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:36 PM • 21 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
May 19, 2010
Agility of the community college system in preparing for BP oil spill landfall
Category: Florida
Key West Community College demonstrates an important purpose of a strong, geographically-diverse community education system.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 11:02 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
May 14, 2010
Dichloroacetate not yet an effective treatment for aggressive brain cancer
Category: Cancer
The low-potency glycolytic inhibitor has been evaluated in five (5) patients with advanced glioblastoma who were also receiving other therapy including the CNS chemotherapeutic temozolomide.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 5:02 PM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
May 11, 2010
What's my poison? Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, author, professor Deborah Blum
Category: History
Her latest book, The Poisoner's Handbook, appeals to my love of chemistry, toxicology, and the history of science and medicine. And now she's here at ScienceBlogs!
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 12:02 AM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
May 10, 2010
Ah, the old days with Mom: baking, knitting, extracting DNA
Category: Academia
What are the chances of these young women in achieving the academic heights of their mothers, even with their significant advantages?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:02 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
May 6, 2010
Another McNeil OTC drug recall: quality control issues not just for generic drugs
Category: Pharmaceuticals
I generally pay extra to purchase brand name medications, prescription or over-the-counter (OTC), because of concerns I have about federal oversight of generic drug manufacturers. However. . .
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 2:02 PM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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