There are few things I didn't know about bonobos and chimpanzees. She compared those two species. If you toss one of them in the air like you do with...moreThere are few things I didn't know about bonobos and chimpanzees. She compared those two species. If you toss one of them in the air like you do with a young kid, a bonobo would be relaxed but a chimpanzee would be very anxious and would cling to the human.(less)
This was written by a husband and wife team. One is a doctor and another is a vet. It is about animal research and how it is not really helping the hu...moreThis was written by a husband and wife team. One is a doctor and another is a vet. It is about animal research and how it is not really helping the humans. For example, Cancer was cured in mice but it hasn't happened in humans.
I knew that what works for one species will not work for another. I knew that freshly opened soda will kill mice as they can't burp but the same stuff will not kill us. I often wonder if the scientists missed some cures for us when they experiment with animals.(less)
I found an older version of this book at the library book sale. Quite a gem. It was about Washoe and few other chimpanzees that Roger keep safe from a...moreI found an older version of this book at the library book sale. Quite a gem. It was about Washoe and few other chimpanzees that Roger keep safe from animal research. I learn about animal research which really is animal abuse in many ways. Roger Fouts and Jane Goodall tried to stop this kind of animal research.
I read it just few months before Washoe died.(less)
Love this! It explains each chromosome and tell you what would one have if there is a mutation on this chromosome. In chromosome 15, one would have An...moreLove this! It explains each chromosome and tell you what would one have if there is a mutation on this chromosome. In chromosome 15, one would have Angelman syndrome if one inherits it from the mother and Prader Willi syndrome if one inherits it from the father. (less)
Interesting reading. I have a question for the author - If we lose most of our body hair (due to fleas, lice, etc) then why didn't apes and monkeys do...moreInteresting reading. I have a question for the author - If we lose most of our body hair (due to fleas, lice, etc) then why didn't apes and monkeys do the same?
What really had griped my attention is that parasites in our intestines can help or harm us. We got rid of intestine parasites when we live cleanly (wearing shoes is one thing). This man had a really bad asthma and was totally dependent on Prednisone. He was left uninsured when he took a new job because of pre-existing condition. He visited his aunt in UK and his aunt mentioned about a BBC documentary on hookworms and diseases like asthma. He stayed up to research this and found research articles by Joel Weinstock and other scientists. After reading up on this research, he decided to get hookworms by walking barefoot in Cameroon arount laterines. Once he got infected by hookworms, his health (asthma and other problems) got better. I want to know if there is something for someone with type II diabetes!(less)
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