Who are FLOE? There is a new British animal rights group on the scene called “For Life on Earth” or FLOE for short. Founded by Louise Owen, who has worked with both Medical Research Modernisation Committee and Seriously Ill Against Vivisection (both now defunct), the website seems almost an advertising tool for the various writings … Continue reading For Life on Earth – The Birth of Another Pseudoscience Organisation
Month: May 2013
4,000 People Stand Firm Behind Animal Research
The Basel Declaration has collected over 4,000 signatures in the week since its Call for Solidarity behind researchers at the University of Milan. After the terrible break in at the University of Milan by animal rights extremists, the Basel Declaration sent out an email where they said: In discussion with Prof. Francesco Clementi, a signatory … Continue reading 4,000 People Stand Firm Behind Animal Research
A new drug to treat type II diabetes: Thank the…Gila monster?
Earlier this week Lyxumia (generic name Lixisenatide), a new drug that helps to control type II diabetes, was launched in the UK. In addition to being an effective and saft therapy for type II diabeted, including in some patients that do not respond to current first-line therapies, Lyxumia is relatively inexpensive when compared to current therapies for type … Continue reading A new drug to treat type II diabetes: Thank the…Gila monster?
Speaking of Research 