Morning, noon and night
Three random things I learned, or remembered, todayArchive for October 29, 2007
Population genetics
NIGHT
Genetic Equilibrium in a large population is based on the Hardy-Weinberg Law
The link below describes what this is about and what factors might disturb this equilibrium.
Animal lovers
NOON
I have just discovered a site called “Advocacy for Animals.” It is a blog that seems to be part of Encyclopedia Britannica.
It quotes the following:
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
Mohandas K. Gandhi
And would also add that a nation’s treatment of its children and its elderly is also a measure of moral progress.
Organic products are better?
MORNING
Up till now, as far as I know, evidence that organic food is higher in nutritional value has been lacking. It has rather been a “lifestyle choice.”
Apparently, this is beginning to change. It has been shown that organic fruit and vegetables contain 40% more antioxidants which are thought to cut the risk of cancer and heart disease. The antioxidants in organic milk were shown to be 90% more in this study.
The food Standards Agency will consider this research and if necessary review their current advice.
