MikeS’s NewsCloud Journal

Church to make posthumous apology to Charles Darwin - Telegraph

MikeS — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:21:07 +0000

Survival of the fittest. Church apologizes to Darwin.

globeandmail.com: Canadian scientists discover gene linked to Alzheimer’s

MikeS — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:03:54 +0000

Still a way to go before this turns into a test for Alzheimer’s but it is encouraging. Unfortunately we are probably even further from significant treatment options so even if you test positive - then what ?

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globeandmail.com: The Eleventh Commandment: Thou shalt get buff

MikeS — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:50:08 +0000

Religion to keep you fit.

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Human Genetics is Now a Viable Hobby

MikeS — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:03:03 +0000

A battle for your genetic dollars and cents is shaping up over tests that still haven’t received a solid endorsement for the medical community, FDA, or many other relevant organizations. That being said if you have ever wondered what is lurking ‘under the hood’ , this is a pretty good opportunity to check out your genetic make-up.

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Energy Probe - The Deniers: Our spotless sun

MikeS — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:13:54 +0000

The battle over who has control of the thermostat in your house could become even greater.

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Testosterone gene could offer men competitive edge in sports: study

MikeS — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:18:59 +0000

The headline for the story is a wee bit on the misleading side because it says the gene could offer men a competitive advantage. In fact what it really COULD offer is an edge to men who cheat. A significant difference. CBC Radio also managed to suggest possbile racial discrimination because the genotype is more prevelant in Asian men, so if you’re doing well and happen to be Asian, the suggestion is you might be cheating. Nevertheless it is an interesting example of how a person’s genotype reacts with our environment and medicine.

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Canada House gives green light to biofuel bill| Canada| Reuters

MikeS — Thu, 29 May 2008 07:24:19 +0000

Mandated ethanol requirements don’t always make the best sense but Canada has officially joined the trend. The Green Party sees it as simply another handout to the biofuel industry without having any real impact on climate change. The bill still has to receive Senate approval before it can become law which in Canada, is generally a formality.

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globeandmail.com: How to beat jet lag: Don’t eat

MikeS — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:12:44 +0000

If you are enroute to or from somewhere give this a read before you have something to eat. With the increasing cost of fuel adding surcharges to airline tickets maybe we’ll see an even better antidote to jet lag - keeping your feet planted firmly on the ground.

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globeandmail.com: Who’s tracking your health? Paging Dr. Internet

MikeS — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:00:23 +0000

Canadians have a public health care system that they may not always like, but for the most part at least they trust it. Will they embrace the idea of Google Health ?

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Bush signs bill to prevent discrimination based on genetic testing

MikeS — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:26:10 +0000

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was signed into law today by President Bush. With genetic tests available over the internet at a price many people can afford, there has been a strong lobby for a law that will help safeguard how that information is being used. The law will make it illegal for employers or insurance companies to use genetic information as a basis for discrimination. The law was first put forward 10 years ago but faced stiff opposition. Many people see this as the law finally catching up with the technology.

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