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\nGMOs<\/strong><\/p>\n

The environmental benefits of genetically modified crops is explored in Conservation Tillage, Herbicide Use, and Genetically Engineered Crops in the United States: The Case of Soybeans<\/a><\/p>\n

A piece on the claim that GMOs are under-studied, With 2000+ global studies affirming safety, GM foods among most analyzed subjects in science<\/a> pretty much demonstrates that no, they are not.<\/p>\n

Neonicotinoid pesticides<\/a> are sprayed on crops, and they are bad for good insects. But they’re good for selling plants. <\/a>Engineered pest resistance doesn’t get sprayed and affects only pests that attack the specific crops. Just sayin’.<\/p>\n

Organic foods may have been sprayed with pesticides, too – and isn’t necessarily any better for you.<\/a> Being free of GMOs makes no difference.<\/p>\n

Vaccines<\/strong><\/p>\n

A friend and I were blocked from commenting on an online discussion on the terrible, horrible things that are vaccines. This is a typical technique of anti-vaxxers. A detailed description of what it means to be anti-vaccine is on Science-Based Medicine<\/a> It’s from 2010, but classics never get old.<\/p>\n

Because of a new study<\/a> analyzing the actual risks of vaccination (hint – nearly none, even less compared with disease outcomes) the pro-vaccine message is finally getting the press it deserves. USA Today<\/a>, The Daily Beast<\/a>, Think Progress<\/a> (I know, not a big anti-vaxxer magnet) The New York Times<\/a> and Time<\/a>. Even The Economist<\/a> reminds us that we should take our medical advice from science, not celebrities.<\/p>\n

Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n

Viruses may be responsible for several cancers. The Big Idea That Might Beat Cancer and Cut Health-Care Costs by 80 Percent<\/a> explores a virus that may trigger certain kinds. Vaccination to prevent cancer might work better than treating it after the fact, ya think?<\/p>\n

Quadruple amputee soldier learns to adapt to life with transplanted arms.<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Molecular movies’ will enable extraordinary gains in bioimaging, health research<\/a><\/p>\n

Video<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is stupid, which means it made me laugh a lot.<\/p>\n