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Legalize it! (For the purposes of research, anyway)
I am a pompous scientist. As such, I am thoroughly indignant about the fact that many of my colleagues will probably never be able to do experiments that involve the natural, known bioactive, medicinal compounds in the plant Cannibis sativa. … Continue reading
Posted in General Interest, Research
Tagged alternative medicine, cannabis, drug discovery, HIV, Huntington's, immune disorders, marijuana, mouse research
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What is lupus, anyway?
“It’s always lupus.” I’ve watched enough episodes of House, M.D. (and it doesn’t take many) to know that when Dr. Gregory House and his medical team try to nail down each episode’s tricky medical condition, they often suggest a diagnosis … Continue reading
Trading AIDS for aging?
Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is an immune disease caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and has been responsible for more than 2 million deaths worldwide each year since 2003. The HIV virus attacks and kills immune cells … Continue reading
