That Glyphosate Thing
In “Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: Celiac sprue and gluten intolerance,” Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff say in their Conclusion:“Celiac disease is a complex …
Chemistry
The Hackberry: A Gem of a Tree
In “NB 08/05/2016 – Hackberry: A Gem of a Weed,” Robert & Karen Benson wrote:I recently read Lab Girl (2016) by Hope Jahren. She recounts …
Vitamin D and Epigenetics?
Fascinating. In “Vitamin D Metabolism, Mechanism of Action, and Clinical Applications,” Daniel D. Bikle writes:Vitamin D3 is made in the skin from 7-dehydrocholesterol under the …
The Amazing Vitamin D
Interesting. We learn more and more about Vitamin D as we conceptualize the things of and causes in reality. In “Sunlight and Vitamin D,” the …
Reason, Biology, “Pests,” and Poisons
We do best and live best when we look at the big picture, and act on reason and causation, not on emotion and temporary convenience. …
Yaupon Holly As a Source of Caffeine
In the entry “Ilex Opaca.—American Holly” in the book King’s American Dispensatory (1898; scanned and put online by Henriette Kress), Harvey Wickes Felter, M.D., and John …