Squirrels?
Category: PharmKid BlogFodder
Why beagles, not squirrels, for FDA-mandated long-term pharmaceutical safety assessment studies?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:02 AM • 7 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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PharmKid BlogFodder:
Oriental Trading Co. Face Paint Recall - Colors Expanded
Category: Kids' stuff
With all of the kids' facepainting stations at pre-summer music and arts festivals this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere, keep an eye out that your child isn't being plied with this brand of paints.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:20 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
If the PharmKid says it's so....
Category: PharmKid BlogFodder
...it must be Spring in the Northern Hemisphere
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 7:01 PM • 13 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Veterans and Veterinarians
Category: PharmKid BlogFodder
Do veterinarians take care of dogs that fought in wars?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 10:43 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Getting a Rise Out of Helium
Category: Chemistry
A five-year-old's query leads to extensive continuing education in chemistry.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 8:32 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
The Things You Learn At Chick-Fil-A: Where Does Helium Come From?
Category: Chemistry
Where does helium come from?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:32 PM • 11 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
