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Prof Tom Cotter @proftomcotter.bsky.social · 7d

theconversation.com/a-billion-do.... Interesting story of discovery #medsky

A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied

Cancer. Diabetes. Aging itself. Rapamycin’s potential to treat an array of diseases has been a source of scientific fascination. But many aren’t aware of its origins – and its complicated legacy.

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Prof Tom Cotter @proftomcotter.bsky.social · 13d

It’s strangely comforting to know that as Donald Trump approaches 80 his medical advisor is RFK. 🧪 #medsky

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Prof Tom Cotter @proftomcotter.bsky.social · 16d

www.pbs.org/newshour/amp.... My last post on the issue of Tylenol and autism. A very clear explanation of why there is no proven link 🧪#medsky

Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here are 5 things to know

There’s no known single cause of autism.

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Prof Tom Cotter @proftomcotter.bsky.social · 17d

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam.... Acetaminophen (Tylenol) does not cause autism in this very large study 🧪 #medsky

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability

This nationwide cohort study with sibling control analysis examines the association of acetaminophen use during pregnancy with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.

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TRAstonDrs @castltrastondrs.bsky.social · 17d

#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #Virosky #immunosky #publichealth In a Q&A session @statnews.com , Prof Drew Weissman, the winner of the mRNA Nobel Prize, emphasised the vast body of literature that demonstrates the safety of #COVID 💉

Winner of mRNA Nobel Prize says ACIP member’s claim that Covid vaccines persist is “absolutely impossible”

In a Q&A with STAT, Nobel winner Drew Weissman addressed concerns raised about Covid shots at a recent meeting of federal vaccine advisers.

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Prof Tom Cotter @proftomcotter.bsky.social · 17d

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... headlines in Europe this morning. Let’s see the supporting data please. 🧪 #medsky

Trump officials reportedly set to tie Tylenol to autism risk

Washington Post says announcement imminent despite guidelines showing drug – known as paracetamol elsewhere - is safe for pregnant women to take

www.theguardian.com

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Prof Tom Cotter @proftomcotter.bsky.social · 19d

Asked my botanist friend if I could eat this mushroom growing in my backyard. She replied you can eat any mushroom but some only once !!! #medsky

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Prof Tom Cotter @proftomcotter.bsky.social · 21d

Seems so

Prof Tom Cotter @proftomcotter.bsky.social · 21d

www.bbc.com/news/live/ce.... My god things are really bad at the CDC. How can this insanity be stopped 🧪#medsky

Susan Monarez to tell Senate how RFK Jr fired her - follow live

Watch live as the former head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention speaks to a Senate hearing.

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Prof Tom Cotter @proftomcotter.bsky.social · Sep 7

I see an Italian teenager has become a saint this AM. The two miracles attributed to him are really very dodgy! I guess the amputees who prayed to him were disappointed. Come to think of no amputee has ever benefited from a Miracle. Makes you think!! 🧪 #medsky