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Re: DDDT - how about DDT

Hey Ya!
When did Rachel Carson write " Silent Spring "? 1963?
It is now 2007. And we are all participating in the single most revolutionary ongoing research experiment ever. Shouldn't we then take the leap of faith, that is missing from a lot of the discussions?
Our reliance on the miracle chemicals has resulted in a lot of grief for all of us. According to Friends of the Earth, DDT had become the most prevalent chemical, as far as it's spread geographically, as well as it's dangerous presence in ALL living organisms. They have found it in the tissue of Adelie Penguins, as well as in the tissues of Whale species throughout the world. The presence of this synthetic killer may have a direct bearing on the disappearance of krill throughout the Southern Ocean.
Does this research look into ways to harvest that almost boundless natural pharmacy, the rain forest?
See, my general desire is for all of us, crunchers and scientists, to take the leap away from conventional problem solving. A more chaotic approach may be in order. We live in a chaotic existence. Not necessarily destructive, nor beneficient. Just what is.
Yet a guy named Wise Heise... cool showed us that even in an uncertain world, certainties abound! In the natural world.It is only in the realm of the more earthbound, or organic substances, that we may find answers. Every time we synthesize a cure for whatever ails us, whether for health, or agricultural, or industrial uses, we ask nature " Please accept our humble gift in the hope of the general benefit for all"/ But natural selection has little to do with our inventions.
I truly hope that more natural occurring strains, or compounds, or combinations, may come of this research! cool rose good luck


Many treatments do come from natural sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemotherapy

Plant alkaloids and terpenoids (L01C)

These alkaloids are derived from plants and block cell division by preventing microtubule function. Microtubules are vital for cell division and without them it can not occur. The main examples are vinca alkaloids and taxanes.

Vinca alkaloids (L01CA)

Vinca alkaloids bind to specific sites on tubulin, inhibiting the assembly of tubulin into microtubules (M phase of the cell cycle). They are derived from the Madagascar periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus (formerly known as Vinca rosea). The vinca alkaloids include:

* Vincristine
* Vinblastine
* Vinorelbine
* Vindesine

Podophyllotoxin (L01CB)

Podophyllotoxin is a plant-derived compound used to produce two other cytostatic drugs, etoposide and teniposide. They prevent the cell from entering the G1 phase (the start of DNA replication) and the replication of DNA (the S phase). The exact mechanism of its action still has to be elucidated.

The substance has been primarily obtained from the American Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum).

Taxanes (L01CD)

Taxanes are derived from the Yew Tree. Paclitaxel (Taxol®) is derived from the bark of the Pacific Yew Tree (Taxus brevifolia).

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Re: DDDT - how about DDT

Thanks!
I was waxing a bit melancholy political! I had read about a couple, and intend to follow the links. Much obliged! cool rose good luck
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Re: DDDT - how about DDT

Hey Ya!
When did Rachel Carson write " Silent Spring "? 1963?
It is now 2007. And we are all participating in the single most revolutionary ongoing research experiment ever. Shouldn't we then take the leap of faith, that is missing from a lot of the discussions?
Our reliance on the miracle chemicals has resulted in a lot of grief for all of us. According to Friends of the Earth, DDT had become the most prevalent chemical, as far as it's spread geographically, as well as it's dangerous presence in ALL living organisms. They have found it in the tissue of Adelie Penguins, as well as in the tissues of Whale species throughout the world. The presence of this synthetic killer may have a direct bearing on the disappearance of krill throughout the Southern Ocean.
Does this research look into ways to harvest that almost boundless natural pharmacy, the rain forest?
See, my general desire is for all of us, crunchers and scientists, to take the leap away from conventional problem solving. A more chaotic approach may be in order. We live in a chaotic existence. Not necessarily destructive, nor beneficient. Just what is.
Yet a guy named Wise Heise... cool showed us that even in an uncertain world, certainties abound! In the natural world.It is only in the realm of the more earthbound, or organic substances, that we may find answers. Every time we synthesize a cure for whatever ails us, whether for health, or agricultural, or industrial uses, we ask nature " Please accept our humble gift in the hope of the general benefit for all"/ But natural selection has little to do with our inventions.
I truly hope that more natural occurring strains, or compounds, or combinations, may come of this research! cool rose good luck


Many treatments do come from natural sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemotherapy

Plant alkaloids and terpenoids (L01C)

These alkaloids are derived from plants and block cell division by preventing microtubule function. Microtubules are vital for cell division and without them it can not occur. The main examples are vinca alkaloids and taxanes.

Vinca alkaloids (L01CA)

Vinca alkaloids bind to specific sites on tubulin, inhibiting the assembly of tubulin into microtubules (M phase of the cell cycle). They are derived from the Madagascar periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus (formerly known as Vinca rosea). The vinca alkaloids include:

* Vincristine
* Vinblastine
* Vinorelbine
* Vindesine

Podophyllotoxin (L01CB)

Podophyllotoxin is a plant-derived compound used to produce two other cytostatic drugs, etoposide and teniposide. They prevent the cell from entering the G1 phase (the start of DNA replication) and the replication of DNA (the S phase). The exact mechanism of its action still has to be elucidated.

The substance has been primarily obtained from the American Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum).

Taxanes (L01CD)

Taxanes are derived from the Yew Tree. Paclitaxel (Taxol®) is derived from the bark of the Pacific Yew Tree (Taxus brevifolia).

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