Recently several reports have raised the question of authenticity of the cell lines used in research and development activities. Most testing labs and academic centers do not validate cell lines before use. Rather it follows the honor code of trusting the label given by the provider. But cell-line misidentification has been a major concern for a few … Read more
I have always wondered why my daughter and son have different preferences even though we have consciously tried to keep our home gender neutral. Both share similar toys, wear similar clothes, eat similar food and are provided similar nurture. Still my girl prefers pink clothes and stuffed animals while my son loves blue and cars. … Read more
One more survey makes bold claims regarding the risks of dietary supplements, particularly those of herbal origins. In a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine this week, researchers from CDC and FDA made an estimation of emergency room visits to more than 23000 each year which are linked to consumption of dietary supplements about … Read more
