BIO-TECHNOLOGY

Fun Facts About Biotech and Health Care

The End of Our World as We Know It
A group of viruses and bacteria recently got together and put Homo sapiens on the endangered species list.

Now we Know How He Got the Idea
The inventor of colonoscopy, before he invented colonoscopy, worked for the Internal Revenue Service.

Everything is Gene-Based Now
Researchers in Toledo (Ohio, not Spain) have identified the gene that determines whether you have an innie or an outie.

Perhaps Better than Coffee and Red Wine too
A new research study provided data indicating that basic health care is better medicine than laughter.

It's Worked Great for ADHD and RLS
The best way to sell a new drug or device is to convince people that they have a new disease.

If You Don't Get Sick at Work or on a Plane
One of the best places to catch an infection is in a hospital.

The Revenge of the Lab Rat
The FDA has announced that it will accept data from research on humans to determine the safety and efficacy of drugs to be used to resuscitate lab rats.

A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
A general practitioner in Paducah, Ky., one day saw all his patients at the exact time of their appointments.

Dealing with Rowdy Neanderthal Children
Researchers believe that Neanderthal man developed the first medical device: an earplug made of sandstone.

And How Much Did This Research Cost?
New research carried out by optometrists and psychologists in Australia shows that motorists suffering from cataracts are less able to spot potentially dangerous hazards on the roads.