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Read more about the article The gut microbiome (Part 2) – what controls the microbiome?

The gut microbiome (Part 2) – what controls the microbiome?

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:April 12, 2018
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Yet another Q&A because it’s fun. In our last post, you saw that microorganisms in your digestive tract are a big part of your life. Much of the bacteria in…

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Read more about the article The gut microbiome: The good, the bad, and the slacker (Part 1)

The gut microbiome: The good, the bad, and the slacker (Part 1)

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:March 27, 2018
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This is a simple warm-up preparing you for a series of upcoming posts dealing with the gut microbiome. You know, these microorganisms living inside you that can alter your mood,…

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Read more about the article How to recognize pseudoscience: 5 common traits

How to recognize pseudoscience: 5 common traits

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:February 18, 2018
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Let’s talk pseudoscience. Why? Because it’s so available and is often seen as a replacement for conventional medicine. And to be honest, it also scares the crap out of me.…

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Read more about the article You might be resistant to CRISPR-Cas9 – but there are still ways around it
CRISPR resistance

You might be resistant to CRISPR-Cas9 – but there are still ways around it

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:January 14, 2018
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It looks like there could be a setback for CRISPR-Cas9 as a gene therapy option for humans. Last year ended well for the gene-editing tool, and we got one step…

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Read more about the article New Year Special: Combining the fads in 1 dish to create a healthy dish… supposedly

New Year Special: Combining the fads in 1 dish to create a healthy dish… supposedly

  • Post author:The Embassy
  • Post published:January 2, 2018
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The Ivory Embassy wishes all of you a happy new year! The doors to the Embassy are finally reopened after a well-needed Christmas break, and we know exactly what you…

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Read more about the article In wine we trust – how feeding cells with wine cured cancer

In wine we trust – how feeding cells with wine cured cancer

  • Post author:The Embassy
  • Post published:December 18, 2017
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Red wine cures cancer! That caught your attention, didn’t it? It’s just an example of titles or statements that can quickly spread on social media and cause confusion, in addition…

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Read more about the article Electron microscopy turned cold – The Nobel Prize winners (Chemistry) 2017

Electron microscopy turned cold – The Nobel Prize winners (Chemistry) 2017

  • Post author:Michael
  • Post published:December 11, 2017
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The Nobel Prizes were awarded yesterday, December 10th. Let’s have a closer look at the prize awarded in Chemistry and how the laureates work helped us to literally look at…

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Read more about the article Your internal clock is decoded – The Nobel Prize winners (Medicine) 

Your internal clock is decoded – The Nobel Prize winners (Medicine) 

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:December 7, 2017
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The Nobel Prize Award ceremony is near. On December 10th, the Nobel laureates of 2017 will be presented in Stockholm, Sweden. Let's talk Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and your…

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Read more about the article Everybody wants EMA – the relationship drama about drugs

Everybody wants EMA – the relationship drama about drugs

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:November 27, 2017
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Last week it was settled: the European Medicines Agency (EMA) will be moving from London to Amsterdam. Brexit was the classic homewrecker in this story, forcing a 12-year relationship to…

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CRISPR-Cas9 explained simply | A powerful DNA-cutter?

  • Post author:Santiago
  • Post published:November 22, 2017
  • Post category:Blog/Genome Editing
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CRISPR-Cas is the tool that is on people’s lips right now, not only scientists' (in our opinion, at least). The media discusses designer babies, disease-resistant crops, and many other applications.…

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ivory_embassy Ivory Embassy @ivory_embassy ·
6 Mar

I don't see how anyone could...

Pastor Alex @PastorAlexLove

Atheists, if JESUS is not real then please explain this…

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2 Mar

A post on the recent discussion: zoonotic origins vs. lab leak. How silencing scientific dissent can harm us long-term.

Santiago Gisler @santiago_gisler

A Twitter rant became a blog post on the importance of opening scientific discussions. Silencing and mocking dissent is not the answer.

https://ivoryembassy.com/blog/covid-19-and-banning-scientific-dissent/ #SARSCoV2 #lableak #science

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ivory_embassy Ivory Embassy @ivory_embassy ·
23 Feb

Summarizing our latest post on how AI can affect critical thinking and analytical skills.

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Santiago Gisler @santiago_gisler

Are you excited about generative AI (genAI)?🤖💭 (...and somewhat fed up by it)

It's crazy how far we've come, but have you ever considered the negative impacts of genAI on our critical thinking and analytical skills?

#AI #ChatGPT #CriticalThinking

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thinkingpowers Thinking Is Power @thinkingpowers ·
22 Feb

Carl Sagan’s “dragon in my garage” beautifully explains skepticism & falsifiability.

We often protect important beliefs by explaining away evidence that would prove them wrong.

http://thinkingispower.com/why-trying-to-prove-yourself-wrong-is-the-key-to-being-right/

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