Science and Society Lecture Series
Previous Science on Tap Lectures include...
“Herbal Medicines: Are They Safe? Do They Work?”
October 16, 2008
Dr. Nadja Cech, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
“How Environmental and Dietary Factors Can Influence the Progression of HIV Infection
”
November 20, 2008
Dr. Will Taylor
“Superbugs: Our Contribution to the
Evolution of Opportunistic Germs”
Thursday, December 18th
Dr. Dasantila Golemi-Kotra
“The French Paradox: Is Red Wine Really Good for You?”
Wednesday, January 21th
Dr. Michael K. McIntosh
“Do Feminized Male Frogs Mean We Are Killing Ourselves?
Hormones, Wildlife and Health”
Wednesday, February 18th
Dr. Cheryl Logan
Is drinking out of plastic bottles making men more feminine or causing prostate cancer? Research on wildlife that have been damaged and even endangered by artificial chemicals used in our food suggests, ‘yes’ it is. Stress, disease, immunity, growth and even the character of sexual behavior and fertility may be being altered by chemicals linked to the processing and packaging of our food because the chemicals mimic or disrupt the bodies’ natural hormones. The effects may be especially damaging for children. What are the risks, how can you minimize them, and should the US be doing more to safeguard our health. (for details, see www.ourstolenfuture.org)
Contact for more information research_partners@uncg.edu or 336-334-4623.