First Line Friday is a series of blog articles posted on the first Friday of every month. The first line of a story, we’re told, must hook the reader. Implied is that the reader will not buy the book if the first line isn’t great. These entries are from Amazon, my personal library, or other… Continue reading Do You Want to Read More?
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Type 1 Diabetes Research-What You Need to Know
Recently researchers at LJI reported they prevented beta cell deaths in mice by blocking nerve signals to the pancreas. Why is this important? They may be one step closer to understanding what causes diabetes. The hope is that understanding will lead to a cure. This is what you need to know. What is the Pancreas?… Continue reading Type 1 Diabetes Research-What You Need to Know
My Horrible-No-Good-Very-Bad Month
Lynette M. Burrows’s progress report for August titled my horrible-no-good-very-bad month gives away the story.
Should You Worry About Saboteur Genetics?
Most of us are familiar with the discomfort of a mosquito bite. And unfortunately, many of us have acquired a disease from a mosquito bite. In January 2021, the eggs of more than 750 million genetically modified male mosquitoes will be released in the Florida Keys. Their modifications create a form of genetic sabotage. Should… Continue reading Should You Worry About Saboteur Genetics?
Nourish Your Soul
Have you grown weary of the pandemic? It’s going on and on and on. Dirty politics is everywhere. And bad people, angry people are showing their ugly everywhere. People suffering injustices and hatred are trying to make their voices heard—everywhere. How do you hang on in such trying times? You nourish your soul a little… Continue reading Nourish Your Soul