Monthly Archives: April 2023

Comparing the genomic sequences of 240 mammals (!!!)

Science magazine has 11 papers in its 27 Apr 2023 issue on this topic of comparing the genomic sequences of 240 mammals. Perhaps the most mind-boggling finding is that “at least 10.7% of the human genome is identical to that … Continue reading

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Comb jellies’ unique fused neurons challenge evolution ideas

Having worked these past 2-3 years in bioinformatics comparative studies with the genomes of the comb jelly and other “evolutionarily very early animals” — this fascinating finding “muddies the evolutionary waters” a little bit. 😉 😊😊 —DwN Comb jellies’ unique … Continue reading

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A.I. language models open a potential Pandora’s box of medical research fraud

This recent online article (about ChatGPT; summarized from an article published in the open-access journal Patterns) — furthers the cause for concern about this AI-based program. Specifically, if Drug A is maliciously <> or <> to be better than Drug … Continue reading

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18 Spectacularly Wrong Predictions Made around the the First Earth Day, 1970

By the way, HAPPY EARTH DAY. This article is from 2 years ago — but nothing has changed. Nonscientific hysteria is running as high as ever. ☹☹☹ DwN 18 Spectacularly Wrong Predictions Made around the Time of the First Earth … Continue reading

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Is glyphosate toxic or carcinogenic? This Latest Review, full of sound and fury, seems to signify nothing

GEITP has had previous discussions about the herbicide, glyphosate. The attached review is the latest summary of where this controversial chemical stands. Glyphosate is the most applied agricultural chemical worldwide and has become nearly ubiquitous throughout the environment. Glyphosate is … Continue reading

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