2007 January

Folate findings prompt new attention to proper amounts

January 23, 2007 on 10:33 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Avoiding too much of a good thing is important for some older people when determining the correct amount of this vitamin.

Refrigerated version of intranasal flu vaccine approved

January 23, 2007 on 10:33 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off This step will likely increase the formulation's availability next season. Meanwhile, companies are taking orders for supplies of both intranasal and injectable versions.

Heart group seeks data reporting for cardiovascular disease

January 23, 2007 on 10:33 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off The concept is considered a good one, but many have concerns whether the work required would be worth the effort and cost.

More research money doesn’t mean more new drugs

January 23, 2007 on 10:33 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off A government report finds that pharmaceutical development is stagnating despite billions being spent.

Dr. James Watson Go on GM Food

January 23, 2007 on 10:17 am | In Genetically Modified Food | Comments Off

james watson Monsanto spends bajillions of dollars a year on developing genetically modified seeds and other agricultural chemicals and plant biotechnology. They also spend a few bajillion coins to produce videos featuring experts who are in full support of using recombinant DNA technology to modify our food supply. Dr. James Watson, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, compares environmentalists to cavemen denying themselves a better life.

So recombinant DNA and plants is a way of having a more rational, dependable agriculture. … Farmers having a better life and wanting to stay on the farm. I think many people just want to make things better. It’s part of human nature. You want to have a better agriculture. … More income for farmers. More dependable farming. Cheaper food. … All which can be produced through biotechnology.

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