tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post8374570385168553987..comments2024-03-28T14:56:04.846-07:00Comments on Biology in Science Fiction: Understanding Science in Science Fictional TimesPeggy Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18360669414917755737noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-78285913453013999612019-01-01T08:55:23.098-08:002019-01-01T08:55:23.098-08:00thanksthanksthomasmappbehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644974527387354272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-11067070684763386572011-10-15T08:37:15.044-07:002011-10-15T08:37:15.044-07:00I like this articole. Good info :)I like this articole. Good info :)Claudiuhttp://www.edocumentary.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-62243789703858861512011-07-29T22:22:20.456-07:002011-07-29T22:22:20.456-07:00I think that the recent discoveries of the DNA, wi...I think that the recent discoveries of the DNA, will help to develop the cure for diferents health issues. There is a book , that ia m reading, named Genticks, it is full sci fi, but it shows how can be the future with this knowledge. I think this book is in Amazon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-70544550853551829152011-07-27T15:08:30.944-07:002011-07-27T15:08:30.944-07:00It has always frustrated me that there are books l...It has always frustrated me that there are books like <i>The Physics of Star Trek</i> and most fans will argue about inconsistencies with warp drives and explosions in space, yet the same fiction that strives so hard to have a solid physics core fails miserably on basic biology. Things are slightly better with police procedurals but this has yet to penetrate into high science fiction or fantasy.Veg Lab Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123771275189570993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-59396058108631083542011-07-24T20:39:18.911-07:002011-07-24T20:39:18.911-07:00The best Science Fiction I've ever seen is Kyl...The best Science Fiction I've ever seen is Kyle XY.Microbiologyhttp://www.microbiologylabs.info/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-49136010831311917622011-05-26T07:40:36.634-07:002011-05-26T07:40:36.634-07:00i actually didn't hear about the story before....i actually didn't hear about the story before. Thanks for sharing the information.mahfuzhttp://technoearth.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-43609937860696302142011-05-25T13:03:31.912-07:002011-05-25T13:03:31.912-07:00I actually heard on NPR yesterday about Henrietta ...I actually heard on NPR yesterday about Henrietta Lacks receiving a posthumous honorary doctorate in Public Service from Morgan State University. Her son was there to receive the degree on behalf of his late mother. Very interesting piece, enhanced even more by your fascinating article!Tracyhttp://www.abundatrade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-92187880010969836582011-04-25T02:57:09.780-07:002011-04-25T02:57:09.780-07:00Biological weapons are more lethal and deadly than...Biological weapons are more lethal and deadly than the others.. <br /><a href="http://studiesinventory.blogspot.com/2011/04/anthrax-culprit.html" rel="nofollow">Information Exchange..: Anthrax. The culprit...</a>Sriramannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-30447546585302982392011-04-24T06:00:25.586-07:002011-04-24T06:00:25.586-07:00Hi Peggy,
very nice piece. NPR ran an interview ...Hi Peggy,<br /><br />very nice piece. NPR ran an interview with Skoolt a week or so back (I'm sure it can be found on the site) and it was an absolutely fascinating interview.<br /><br />The taking of the cells was a bit controversial, but now, nearly two generations later - the life-saving attributable to them puts Henrietta - however unwittingly - up on the same pedestal as some of the Crotchety Old Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092745636011711266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-84845757900988202722011-04-24T01:03:40.134-07:002011-04-24T01:03:40.134-07:00That's part of the reason why I found the book...That's part of the reason why I found the book so interesting. It's so easy to forget that the cells began with a real-life woman.Peggy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18360669414917755737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34970069.post-10084207370650610842011-04-22T06:33:15.198-07:002011-04-22T06:33:15.198-07:00I myself did not know the story behind the HeLa ce...I myself did not know the story behind the HeLa cells though the term is quite familiar to biology/medical students. <br />Thanks for sharing this info in your usual lucid and captivating manner.Arvind Mishrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231261732951391013noreply@blogger.com