Concern grows over 'trade' in Russian fossils

Gravity Model of Trade and Russian Exports

Rising concern over cosmetic tattoos.

BACKGROUND A rise in popularity of cosmetic tattoos has led to an increase in adverse reactions. Due to more pressing concerns, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not traditionally enforced its authority over tattoo inks. OBJECTIVE To raise awareness of the dangers of cosmetic tattoos. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed FDA policies regarding tattoo ink, different ink components, adv...

Distinguishing heat from light in debate over controversial fossils.

Fossil organisms offer our only direct insight into how the distinctive body plans of extant organisms were assembled. However, realizing the potential evolutionary significance of fossils can be hampered by controversy over their interpretation. Here, as a guide to evaluating palaeontological debates, we outline the process and pitfalls of fossil interpretation. The physical remains of controv...

Realistic rodents? Debate grows over new mouse models of cancer.

Both the orthotopic and transgenic camps can muster strong theoretical arguments for their respective models. But for all their faults, subcutaneous xenografts remain the standard for cancer drug screening in the pharmaceutical industry. These models are relatively easy to make and simple to use, since tumor growth on the mouse fl ank can be measured with just a pair of calipers. The U.S. Food ...

Money and Power over Concern for Humanity:

In the case of the Armenian Genocide, action and inaction and the weighing of costs and benefits led to the massive destruction of Armenians during WWI. The Turkish government’s racial discrimination against the Armenians drove them to politically and violently eradicate the Armenians within the Ottoman Empire. The benefit for the Turks from having separatist policies was establishing a pure Tu...