THis is from PNAS. In short, obesity seems to be modulated in mice fed a high fat diet by a bacterium. Reduce the bacterial count, and the mice thin out. From the abstract Obesity and type 2 diabetes are characterized by altered gut microbiota, inflammation, and gut barrier disruption. Microbial composition and the mechanisms of
http://www.pcmag.com/image_popup/0,1871,s=25300&iid=379459,00.asp From Slashdot. “Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) have determined the precise chemical structure of the HIV ‘capsid,’ a protein shell that protects the virus’s genetic material and is a key to its virulence. The experiment involved mapping an incredible 64 million atoms to simulate the HIV capsid, pictured here. Interestingly
One son is away for the long weekend, and the other son and I have just had a very long walk, talking in part about what he does next year. Now, he has already read and absorbed the good word from the Captain, and is aiming high. He’s aware that I would rather give him
The time may be getting shorter, but Christ is delaying his return. In today’s other readings there is Revelations 10:5, in which an angel says there will be no delay. But at present, the return is delayed. regardless, during this time those who are pagan, who are evil, are becoming more bold and the cost
