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View article: Hormonally Active Contraceptives, Part II: Sociological, Environmental, and Economic Impact
Hormonally Active Contraceptives, Part II: Sociological, Environmental, and Economic Impact Open
To investigate the sociological, environmental, and economic impact of hormonally active contraceptives, a series of comprehensive literature surveys were employed. Sociological effects are discussed including abortion, exploitation of wom…
View article: The Parable of the Juggler
The Parable of the Juggler Open
Closing out our "experts" feature, human biologist Joel Brind cleverly reminds us that some things exist beyond the senses, even if the experts say otherwise.
View article: Hormonally Active Contraceptives Part I: Risks Acknowledged and Unacknowledged
Hormonally Active Contraceptives Part I: Risks Acknowledged and Unacknowledged Open
Hormonal contraceptives have been on the market for over fifty years and, while their formulations have changed, the basic mechanism of action has remained the same. During this time, numerous studies have been performed documenting side e…
View article: Glycine supplementation extends lifespan of male and female mice
Glycine supplementation extends lifespan of male and female mice Open
Diets low in methionine extend lifespan of rodents, though through unknown mechanisms. Glycine can mitigate methionine toxicity, and a small prior study has suggested that supplemental glycine could extend lifespan of Fischer 344 rats. We …