johan-nygren(25)•in #society•2189 days agoContrasting "big lies" to "big labels"Amos Oz defined a fanatic as unable to comprehend what they themselves say, because they don't really mean it (but still say it!) That's the thing with calling ...31$0.03johan-nygren(25)•in society•2189 days agoContrasting "big lies" to "big labels"Amos Oz defined a fanatic as unable to comprehend what they themselves say, because they don't really mean it (but still say it!) That's the thing with calling ...31$0.03
johan-nygren(25)•in #chemistry•2189 days agoOsmosis as a result of hydronium electrochemical gradient from gel-phase water, (H3O2-)nCharge-wise, the gel-phase water on either side of the membrane behave as a single negatively charged mass. The hydronium ions that are excluded from the gel (a...31$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in chemistry•2189 days agoOsmosis as a result of hydronium electrochemical gradient from gel-phase water, (H3O2-)nCharge-wise, the gel-phase water on either side of the membrane behave as a single negatively charged mass. The hydronium ions that are excluded from the gel (a...31$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2190 days agoAn electromotive theory of capillary exchangeGerald Pollack has shown that water at contact surfaces will organize into a "gel-phase", analogous to ice but without the hydrogen protons that bond the lattic...31$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2190 days agoAn electromotive theory of capillary exchangeGerald Pollack has shown that water at contact surfaces will organize into a "gel-phase", analogous to ice but without the hydrogen protons that bond the lattic...31$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2190 days agoThe role of systole and diastole in capillary exchangeThe Starling balance defines how fluid pressure pushes plasma out of the capillaries, until it is in an equilibrium with the oncotic pressure. I think one facto...20$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2190 days agoThe role of systole and diastole in capillary exchangeThe Starling balance defines how fluid pressure pushes plasma out of the capillaries, until it is in an equilibrium with the oncotic pressure. I think one facto...20$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2191 days agoThe evolution of the lymphatic system as a necessary part of transcapillary circulationFunctional necessity is the mother of structural innovation. The origin of the interstitial venous system, or “lymphatic system”, is as a structure to compensat...30$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2191 days agoThe evolution of the lymphatic system as a necessary part of transcapillary circulationFunctional necessity is the mother of structural innovation. The origin of the interstitial venous system, or “lymphatic system”, is as a structure to compensat...30$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2191 days agoOn the origin of the human species as a memetic animalI am of the opinion that the human face is a primary “memetic organ”, to our ideas, beliefs - memes - what our opposable thumbs are to manipulating objects in t...30$0.04johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2191 days agoOn the origin of the human species as a memetic animalI am of the opinion that the human face is a primary “memetic organ”, to our ideas, beliefs - memes - what our opposable thumbs are to manipulating objects in t...30$0.04
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2191 days agoEvolution of the face as a memetic organThe facial muscles are evolutionarily descended from the gill arches in ancestral aquatic vertebrates, and this is seen during the development of the human embr...30$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2191 days agoEvolution of the face as a memetic organThe facial muscles are evolutionarily descended from the gill arches in ancestral aquatic vertebrates, and this is seen during the development of the human embr...30$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #logos•2192 days ago"generatio spontanea" as a logical fallacyAfter a gun shots to the head, is the bleeding as a symptom "spontaneously generated", or, is there any causality with the projectile bullet that travels at 300...30$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in logos•2192 days ago"generatio spontanea" as a logical fallacyAfter a gun shots to the head, is the bleeding as a symptom "spontaneously generated", or, is there any causality with the projectile bullet that travels at 300...30$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2194 days agoWhat causes the flow of K+ and Na+ during action potentials?In its resting state, the cell prefers to bind K+. When activated, conformational changes within the gelatinous protein-water matrix of the cell gain a higher a...20$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2194 days agoWhat causes the flow of K+ and Na+ during action potentials?In its resting state, the cell prefers to bind K+. When activated, conformational changes within the gelatinous protein-water matrix of the cell gain a higher a...20$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2194 days agoGilbert Ling and "water membranes"Gilbert Ling (Wikipedia:GilbertLing) who developed the electrodes that Andrew Huxley (Aldous Huxley's brother) later used in his experiments around nerve signal...20$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2194 days agoGilbert Ling and "water membranes"Gilbert Ling (Wikipedia:GilbertLing) who developed the electrodes that Andrew Huxley (Aldous Huxley's brother) later used in his experiments around nerve signal...20$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2198 days agoEvolutionary developmental biology of the the lymphatic system, the "interstitial venous system"Transportation of molecules and nutrients to the body by the vascular system includes extra-vascular plasma transportation. Perfusion of the tissues happens as ...40$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2198 days agoEvolutionary developmental biology of the the lymphatic system, the "interstitial venous system"Transportation of molecules and nutrients to the body by the vascular system includes extra-vascular plasma transportation. Perfusion of the tissues happens as ...40$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #logos•2200 days agoThe logical fallacy to conflate cause and effectis quite common. Spontaneous generation theory for infections is a good historical example. Another example is the "action potential", the voltage when certain ...30$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in logos•2200 days agoThe logical fallacy to conflate cause and effectis quite common. Spontaneous generation theory for infections is a good historical example. Another example is the "action potential", the voltage when certain ...30$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2201 days ago"Water membranes"The cell is more negatively charged at −70 mV compared to the extracellular fluid because it has more structured water: water in the form of an hydroxide-rich “...10$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2201 days ago"Water membranes"The cell is more negatively charged at −70 mV compared to the extracellular fluid because it has more structured water: water in the form of an hydroxide-rich “...10$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2201 days agoThe sixth phase of water, Mark LeClair's workThere is a fifth phase of water, or sixth if plasma is included and Pollack's gel-phase. Marc LeClair discovered it. (video) He punctured gas ("cavitation") bub...53$0.02johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2201 days agoThe sixth phase of water, Mark LeClair's workThere is a fifth phase of water, or sixth if plasma is included and Pollack's gel-phase. Marc LeClair discovered it. (video) He punctured gas ("cavitation") bub...53$0.02
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2203 days agoHypothesis: Archaic biospheres "sweat" their own water by chemosynthesisAn idea I had a few years ago that I still find interesting, is that water is a product of the biosphere, from archaic life using chemosynthesis, 12H2S + 6CO2 →...40$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2203 days agoHypothesis: Archaic biospheres "sweat" their own water by chemosynthesisAn idea I had a few years ago that I still find interesting, is that water is a product of the biosphere, from archaic life using chemosynthesis, 12H2S + 6CO2 →...40$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2203 days ago"Water chemistry" and the environment of lifeAcid-base reactions, osmosis and other colligative properties, the bicarbonate buffer system, can all be categorized under the broader topic of "water chemistry...30$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2203 days ago"Water chemistry" and the environment of lifeAcid-base reactions, osmosis and other colligative properties, the bicarbonate buffer system, can all be categorized under the broader topic of "water chemistry...30$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #biology•2204 days agoOsmosis explained, Gerald Pollack's brilliant workWater in solid form is 1 atom thick crystals of 3xH2O + 3xOH-, with 3xH3O+ between the sheets, holding them together. Water in "gel-phase" is 1 atom thick cryst...40$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in biology•2204 days agoOsmosis explained, Gerald Pollack's brilliant workWater in solid form is 1 atom thick crystals of 3xH2O + 3xOH-, with 3xH3O+ between the sheets, holding them together. Water in "gel-phase" is 1 atom thick cryst...40$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #physiology•2205 days agoparadigm shift from Huxley's cross-bridge model of sarcomere contractionHuxley suggested the "sliding filament theory" in 1953 and later went on to suggest the "cross-bridge theory" in 1969. I observed while studying very basic thin...10$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in physiology•2205 days agoparadigm shift from Huxley's cross-bridge model of sarcomere contractionHuxley suggested the "sliding filament theory" in 1953 and later went on to suggest the "cross-bridge theory" in 1969. I observed while studying very basic thin...10$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #psychiatry•2211 days agoExecutive function is not mental (although it can involve mental processes), the mind cannot "spontaneously disorder itself"Mental illness or "meme illness" is caused by loss of executive function, analogous to loss of organ function in any other organ such as the liver or the kidney...30$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in psychiatry•2211 days agoExecutive function is not mental (although it can involve mental processes), the mind cannot "spontaneously disorder itself"Mental illness or "meme illness" is caused by loss of executive function, analogous to loss of organ function in any other organ such as the liver or the kidney...30$0.00
johan-nygren(25)•in #nakamoto•2213 days agoEtymological analysis of -archy, and proof that the Nakamoto consensus is not an-archyIf you look at the word "arch", it means, sort of, support structure. ἄρχω, "beginning", also "authority" (story from beginning to end). Bitcoin, often associat...10$0.00johan-nygren(25)•in nakamoto•2213 days agoEtymological analysis of -archy, and proof that the Nakamoto consensus is not an-archyIf you look at the word "arch", it means, sort of, support structure. ἄρχω, "beginning", also "authority" (story from beginning to end). Bitcoin, often associat...10$0.00
