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Energy required to break covalent bonds of DNA
For those of you who fear microwave radiation: The wavelength of light that is needed to damage DNA lies in the higher energy regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, the higher end of the Ultra-violet (10 x 10^-9 m to 400 x 10^-9 m), the X-Ray (0.01 x 10^-9 to 10 x 10^-9 m), or the Gamma (< 0.02 x 10^-9 m). Microwave…
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Chapter 1: Have you noticed the same symptoms?
Hello all! I am absolutely enjoying this book, as I am sure all of you are. In Chapter 1, Nicholas Carr listed symptoms he attributed to long term internet use. Have you experienced the same symptoms or any others?
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A Sweet Story Indeed
I told a lab mate that I was counting calories on MFP to help me in my weight loss journey. He loves to bake, and often brings in treats for our weekly group meetings. I declined his proffer of sweets in our previous group meeting, politely indicating that I had no idea how many calories the cookies contained. Today he…
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Loose Skin from Rapid Weight Loss
First, a little background: I lost a massive amount of weight much too quickly: January 2010 I was 255 lbs (5'2"), dropped to 230 lbs by July 2010, and then dropped to 130 lbs by February 2011. I had adopted a very rigorous exercise regime and a dangerously low calorie diet (daily intake ~750-1000 cal), insomuch that I…
