Tag Archives: biology

Brave New World

I prefer to liken unethical genetic researchers to Dr. Frankenstein.

Where is thy sting?
Psst. Wanna live to the age of 600?
By Nicholas D. Kristof

“This may not be as absurd a question as it sounds. Genetic medicine is making enormous strides, and it may hold the promise — or maybe it’s the peril — of eventually making us something closer to immortal.”

Sexual Differentiation? Wow!

We shouldn’t need science to tell us men and women are different. If we have any doubts, we have modern femi(nazi)ism to blame. Susan B. Anthony would be so disappointed with our so-called “progress”.

The New Sex Scorecard
By Hara Marano

“Summary: Talking openly about sex differences is no longer an exercise in political incorrectness; it is a necessity in fighting disease and forging successful relationships.”

I Want My MSG! (Apologies to Dire Straits)

Should we really be surprised that natural things are better for us than artificial things???

Is Organic Food Provably Better?
By MARIAN BURROS

“IN the debate over whether organic food is better than conventionally raised food, advocates for organic produce say it contains fewer harmful chemicals and is better for the earth, and some claim that it is more nutritious.”