Faith versus Science
Is there such a thing as science without faith? Read about what DNA tells us.
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No More Cancer ?!
No more disease? No way ! ! !
Bad Breath
Dogs can detect disease conditions just by sniffing us.
More than a scientist . . .
It’s not enough to be a scientist. Nor is it enough to be an educator, or a cashier, or delivery driver, or a restaurant cook, or a supreme court judge. … Continue reading More than a scientist . . .
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The life of a scientific researcher.
The Surgical Scientist
The surgeon scientist is on the endangered species list.
Parallel Universes
The search for the holy grail continues.
Failure – the first step to success
The art of inventing did not end with Thomas Edison.
Get out some popcorn
In case you didn’t know, there’s a new section, showcasing interesting facets of our little heroes in cancer research.
Preparing for the right exam
You’ve got to use the right tool for the right problem. Right?
Does stress cause cancer?
This is the best demonstration I’ve ever seen, of a relationship between stress and predisposition to cancer.
Château de NIH (grand vin rouge) “Essais Cliniques”
What do clinical trials have to do with making wine?
Original sin
Yes! Even in scientific research.
d o n ‘ t . . . P A N I C *!@^#
You’ve heard it before, “Stay calm, and carry on.” This post is about resisting fear.
God Always Provides
Are you familiar with the saying, “From the frying pan into the fire?” What looked like that turned out to be quite the opposite.
Coronavirus and the Three C’s
What could viruses and cancer have in common?
The Elixir of Youth
Do NOT try this at home! This post is about the obsession with trying to live longer.
“Organic” Research
The food industry is doing it! Why not in cancer research? More is not always better.
The Antidote to Fear
What disease do people fear most? “Survey says !!! . . . .”
The redemption of immunotherapy
The ushering in of immunotherapy’s Golden Era (well almost).
Merry Christmas !
This postcard was sent out to our supporters. Thank you!
Cloning cancer cells
I looked in my microscope, and what did I see ?!?!
To fast or to … die sooner?
This post touches a bit on the craze with intermittent fasting. Does it work?
We are all X-Men
Mutations – how common are they, are they good or bad?
Genesis and the use of animals in research
I love animals.
Mille mercis
A thousand thanks, still not enough. We can never be too grateful.
Those aren’t blueberry mints!!
What looks like a duck and quacks like a duck is . . . . well, not always a duck!
ABC’s and PCR… ?
This post is a mini-course on an important tool in molecular biology.
“Extra, Extra, read all about it!”
Not all news is bad news. Read about some good news for once!
Prayer, meditation, and . . . SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH?
Do water and oil mix? What about God and science?
A new photocopier
This new “toy” is going to take Daniel 2:28 to new heights!
Being awestruck by God’s design
If you love beautiful sunsets, read this post about God’s other creations!
Overcoming resistance
Cancer resistance to chemotherapy is a devastating event. Unfortunately, it is an inevitable one, too. Dr. Tim Browder, a former lab mate in the Folkman lab, carried out an evocative … Continue reading Overcoming resistance
Location, Location, Location
In real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. But with cancer, it’s more about cell type, cell type, cell type. Take for example, “breast cancer.” The breast is not … Continue reading Location, Location, Location
“Bacteria is our friend”
The first musings of a germ theory of disease can be traced back to the late Middle Ages (1000-1300 AD). The theory states that diseases can be caused by invisible … Continue reading “Bacteria is our friend”
How much of a cancer is cancer?
Strange question, but not really. There is a subconscious assumption that a cancer is made up of . . . . . cancer, and only cancer. This would imply that … Continue reading How much of a cancer is cancer?
Adaptive Therapy
In a paper titled, “Adaptive Therapy,” published 10 years ago(!), authors R.A. Gatenby et al. proposed a radically different approach to chemotherapy. The traditional approach to chemotherapy is to use … Continue reading Adaptive Therapy
“It’s ALIVE !”
No, I’m not a mad scientist, and cancer is not “alive.” When I say “alive,” I mean that it does not have a brain. But I can see why some … Continue reading “It’s ALIVE !”
Accelerator & Brakes
This post is a mini-driving lesson in immunology.
Be careful!! It’s CONTAGIOUS!
The extremely lethal and highly contagious Ebola virus strikes fear, appropriately, in most of us. The human immunodeficiecy virus (HIV) is another scary virus, but we’ve become pretty blasé about … Continue reading Be careful!! It’s CONTAGIOUS!
The Heisenberg Principle of Uncertainty
The Heisenberg Principle of Uncertainty states that you can’t eat your cake and keep it at the same time … sort of … okay, it doesn’t talk about cake exactly. … Continue reading The Heisenberg Principle of Uncertainty
“Top Drawer Research University Blows Budget on Lottery Tickets !!!”
Scientific researchers are not that different than lottery ticket junkies. I suspect that the odds of buying and scratching THE winning lottery ticket, are higher than making a big discovery … Continue reading “Top Drawer Research University Blows Budget on Lottery Tickets !!!”
Will the REAL Michael Jackson please step forth ?
There have been a lot of convincing imposters of this iconic pop star, which is a natural segue to cancer (what?). I mean, it has something to do with why … Continue reading Will the REAL Michael Jackson please step forth ?
Are you a backseat driver?
Since when did the California DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) have anything to do with cancer research? Well, if you ever find yourself shmoozing with a bunch of cancer research … Continue reading Are you a backseat driver?
It all started in a garage …
This historical post is about some of the beginnings of Daniel 2:28, Inc.
The battle against cancer
What is it like being in the front lines of this battle that’s been going on for thousands of years?
Extreme sports addiciton
Oh no, I’m addicted . . . . but not to drugs
