Category Archives: Cancer

Maybe This Explains Part of the Reproducibility Problem?

Posted on October 14, 2014 by mikethemadbiologist

There are a lot of reasons why reproducibility–the ability to replicate results*–is a problem. Some of it has to do with the Decline Effect (and inadequate funding that causes the Decline Effect). There are also basic power of test issues–not … Continue reading →

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Why Are We Surprised By Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘Sciencey-ness’? That’s What Big Tobacco Apologists Do

Posted on October 10, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Whenever I link to a post about Malcolm Gladwell, I often remark that he “is a horrible person.” But there’s a reason why–we’ll get to that in a bit. With Gladwell releasing a new book (it really is a product), … Continue reading →

Posted in Bidness, Cancer, News Media | 3 Comments

Sure, The Smithsonian Might Be Shutdown, But That’s No Reason You Can’t See the Genomics Exhibit

Posted on October 1, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

So what if you can’t get into the Smithsonian? Cuz I take pictures so you don’t have to. The Natural History Museum has a temporary exhibit, “Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code” that’s pretty good. If you’re in the genomics biz, it … Continue reading →

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Myriad and Second Opinions

Posted on June 12, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

I’ve discussed before how awful it is that Myriad Genetics has patented the ability to use the BRCA genes to test for high risk of breast cancer. That said, Rose-Ellen Lessy raises a good point I haven’t seen discussed much … Continue reading →

Posted in Bidness, Cancer, Genetics | 1 Comment

Sequestration, Meals on Wheels, and Cancer Drugs: This One Is All on Obama

Posted on May 2, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

(from here) There has been a backlash by the kinda, not-really lefitsh punditariat about how little Obama can accomplish. Critics of the critics call it the Green Lantern theory of presidential power: the idea that, if Obama only wished harder, … Continue reading →

Posted in Basic Human Decency, Cancer, Democrats, Hunger | 2 Comments

Komen’s Karen Handel Is No Friend of the Sick or Healthy, Especially If They Want to Vote While Not-White

Posted on February 3, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

By now, you might have heard about the Susan J. Komen Foundation’s decision to cease funding Planned Parenthood because while Planned Parenthood spends much more contact time in cancer screening, they do perform safe and legal abortions. This appears to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Civil Liberties, Conservatives, Healthcare, Voting | 2 Comments

Is Science a Job or a Calling?

Posted on October 4, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Do you view science as a job, one you like and are proud to do, or as an all-consuming calling?
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Posted in Cancer, Career Stuff, Jobs, Management | 21 Comments

NIH to Get 4.2% Proposed Budget Increase

Posted on February 1, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

I’m feeling hopey and changey!
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Posted in Cancer, Funding, NIH | 3 Comments

When Woo-ism Meets Cancer Prevention

Posted on November 18, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

“A spiritual element” isn’t going to halve the probability of breast cancer.
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Posted in Cancer, Healthcare, Public Health | 5 Comments

Funny, I Thought Publication Practices Were Why We Haven’t Defeated Cancer

Posted on August 3, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

Who coulda thunk it?
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Posted in Cancer | 5 Comments