I had no intention of breaking into my queue again. And, certainly not for such a sad event. But, since I spoke about plasmids yesterday, today is the proper time to say goodbye to Dr. Kary Mullis.
Continue reading Kary Mullis, Ph.D. A most colorful character
Here’s a test.
What do ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, gemfibrozil, and propranolol have in common? No, not that you never heard of them. The first three are non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). Gemfribrozil is a drug that lowers our lipid levels. And, propranolol is a β (beta)- blocker.
Continue reading More unintended circumstances?
He was about the only scientist I knew that didn’t covet the Nobel Prize. Sure, he won every (ok, almost every) other honor (deservedly so) available- but still.
Continue reading Stanley Falkow, A”H