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TheProfessor

TheProfessor

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I've got to get my post count up so I can actually post relevant things. Like papers and links...

Ask me anything. Can be science related or otherwise (lololololol). I might take it seriously, I might not. Who knows!

Fire away!

-Prof
 
TheProfessor said:
I've got to get my post count up so I can actually post relevant things. Like papers and links...

Ask me anything. Can be science related or otherwise (lololololol). I might take it seriously, I might not. Who knows!

Fire away!

-Prof
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What's your thoughts on human mitochondrial evolution from micro- organisms.
 
prld2gr8ns said:
What's your thoughts on human mitochondrial evolution from micro- organisms.
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That mitochondria DID in fact stem from a cell engulfing act. Some poor achaebacteria was swallowed up. A symbiotic relationship was born and eventually there was no selection pressure for the archaebacteria and it ejected a lot of it's necessary genetic information for survival in the outside world. Much like the modern day chloroplast was a (likely) result from a eukaryotic cell engulfing a cyanobacteria.

Even if you look at the sequencing data all of the (cool) metabolic pathways we have come RIGHT out of the archaebacterial genomes.
 
So your saying that our entire genetic make-up has stemmed from bacterial genetics? I know there is proof of this with the mitochondria and it's complete set of differentiating genes. Hadn't heard much theory on the differentiation of the "other" genes.
 
prld2gr8ns said:
So your saying that our entire genetic make-up has stemmed from bacterial genetics? I know there is proof of this with the mitochondria and it's complete set of differentiating genes. Hadn't heard much theory on the differentiation of the "other" genes.
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The other sets of genes had not differentiated until there was an oxygenic atmosphere in response to a bagillion years of photosynthesis. The differentiation of the other genes had to do with the response to the oxygenic environment. What other genes do you have in mind? Or gene families? Obviously discussion of Eucaryotic genes is more appropriate to just 'human' genes, we haven't exactly been around that long...
 
StakedCop said:
I think you will fit in just fine. Are you a weightlifter, bodybuilder or fitness biochemist?

Edit: just checked out your profile, nice stats!
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Right man. The prof is huge!!
 
Nice to have you hear, bro!

Explain to me why I get a headache of regular beta-alanine. almost vomiting effect of it...
 
TheProfessor said:
I guess it depends on what humans count as people?
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Fuuuuuuark that's a good answear. Ok heres a question, while back my buddy reconstituted igf des with AA after two months of just sitting in the fridger it to me, as I began using it alot of it kept dissapearing! I remeber one day after 3day break grabbing tge vial and being shocked at how little was left. What caused it to dissapear , I never found out. It was fine for two months buy once I started using it, it's as if it kept evaporating and no one in here had an answear.
 
TheProfessor said:
The other sets of genes had not differentiated until there was an oxygenic atmosphere in response to a bagillion years of photosynthesis. The differentiation of the other genes had to do with the response to the oxygenic environment. What other genes do you have in mind? Or gene families? Obviously discussion of Eucaryotic genes is more appropriate to just 'human' genes, we haven't exactly been around that long...
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Just asking about the human genome in general. Mito dna has a completely different set of genetic parameters as compared to the rest of the human genome, so the evolution of it seems more obvious(at least to me).
 
Jasen said:
Fuuuuuuark that's a good answear. Ok heres a question, while back my buddy reconstituted igf des with AA after two months of just sitting in the fridger it to me, as I began using it alot of it kept dissapearing! I remeber one day after 3day break grabbing tge vial and being shocked at how little was left. What caused it to dissapear , I never found out. It was fine for two months buy once I started using it, it's as if it kept evaporating and no one in here had an answear.
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sounds like a ventilation problem.
 
TK - How long did it take you to grow that awesome ManBeard?

Also, considering that you are both brainy and beardly, would you consider smoking a pipe while reading Hemingway with me out on my front porch next spring?

Lastly, what do you think of this? ... Invalid Link Removed
 
Jasen said:
Fuuuuuuark that's a good answear. Ok heres a question, while back my buddy reconstituted igf des with AA after two months of just sitting in the fridger it to me, as I began using it alot of it kept dissapearing! I remeber one day after 3day break grabbing tge vial and being shocked at how little was left. What caused it to dissapear , I never found out. It was fine for two months buy once I started using it, it's as if it kept evaporating and no one in here had an answear.
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You accidentally used your 3ml pins as opposed to your .5cc pins! Inadvertently pinning all of your stuff within 3!
 
prld2gr8ns said:
Just asking about the human genome in general. Mito dna has a completely different set of genetic parameters as compared to the rest of the human genome, so the evolution of it seems more obvious(at least to me).
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You have to remember it's a different organism entirely. I much prefer to think of the mitochondria as DEVOLVED. They are stripped down versions of their former archaebacteria cousins. Archaebacteria, however, weren't the only types of microorganisms around, they were engulfed by larger bacteria who had entirely different sets of genetic material, fit to live in different environments. But like I said, the oxygenic environment is what prompted the vast biomass expansion because... 1: oxygenic photosynthesis made it possible to store carbon, a useful energy source in a much more ordered fashion and have MUCH higher energy density. 2. By having oxygen as the final electron acceptor, the capacity to make ATP was RIDICULOUSLY increased. Arbitrarily, organisms had the capacity to become more complex because they have SO MUCH MORE energy available at their disposal to both store and consume.
 
StakedCop said:
I think you will fit in just fine. Are you a weightlifter, bodybuilder or fitness biochemist?

Edit: just checked out your profile, nice stats!
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I'm a competitive bodybuilder (two shows, two firsts!) but I'm stepping away from the stage the next few years to put on size. I currently compete in strongman. I actually compete in North Amercian Strongman Nationals come November!
 
Eizbear said:
Nice to have you hear, bro!

Explain to me why I get a headache of regular beta-alanine. almost vomiting effect of it...
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Try splitting up the dosages and taking it with some sugary liquid? Gatorade or equivalent?

And your dose is likely way too high. The more you eat the less (proportionally) your body is able to use.
 
Jasen said:
Fuuuuuuark that's a good answear. Ok heres a question, while back my buddy reconstituted igf des with AA after two months of just sitting in the fridger it to me, as I began using it alot of it kept dissapearing! I remeber one day after 3day break grabbing tge vial and being shocked at how little was left. What caused it to dissapear , I never found out. It was fine for two months buy once I started using it, it's as if it kept evaporating and no one in here had an answear.
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Evaporation is definitely something that is likely. A lot of that stuff isn't exactly packaged and sealed in cGMP facilities :05:
 
T-AD said:
TK - How long did it take you to grow that awesome ManBeard?

Also, considering that you are both brainy and beardly, would you consider smoking a pipe while reading Hemingway with me out on my front porch next spring?

Lastly, what do you think of this? ...
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How long? I don't know. I've been shaving since I was twelve and haven't seen my chin since I was 13. Just been grooming it all these years...

Smoking a pipe with T-AD... Maybe while reading some publications. I'll keep the intellectual stuff to you ;-). But a pipe? Indubitably.

What do I think of this? --- I just figured out the nitrates in SuperSize have other advantages. And now my pants fit funny.
 
MAxximal said:
Professor what did you think about this?
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1: German science is typically legitimate
2. The paper is likely legitimate, cultures however =/= humans. There are other feedback characteristics in biological systems if the body doesn't 'want' the cells to die.
3. Other cells besides fat cells have the same receptors to induce apoptosis. It's not necessarily selective for fat cells.

So, I'm not entirely sure what you are asking. If you have a more specific question I'd likely be able to look into it more for you.
 
StakedCop said:
I think you will fit in just fine. Are you a weightlifter, bodybuilder or fitness biochemist?

Edit: just checked out your profile, nice stats!
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Also, to answer your question further. I've got pretty good knowledge in pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry (synthetic and not). I am, however a specialist in recombinant protein production and reconstitution. I'm NOT terribly knowledgeable in the exercise physiology area. And I'm not going to be pretend to be. I don't believe in human studies anyway! That's not science to me! I't just a statistical nightmare where you cant control variables!
 
What is science?
 
Resolve said:
Does your current income and job satisfaction make the intensity of our chosen career worthwhile to you?
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I'm American, there is NEVER enough.

I don't take the easy way out (only in) of anything though.

I am getting paid to learn. I can't complain. If I wanted the giant bux I'd get into bidness.
(which I might, who knows :-p)
 
Royd The Noyd said:
How old are you? Can we call you "bro"???
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You can call me bro. But otherwise I'd like to keep a bulk of my information (sans weightlifting statistics) anonymous. This way I can provide
information on 'unmentionables' if need be.

Old enough to be a biochemist involved with the Academic and Private sector. Healthy enough to bust ass in any competition I enter :-p
 
TheProfessor said:
You can call me bro. But otherwise I'd like to keep a bulk of my information (sans weightlifting statistics) anonymous. This way I can provide
information on 'unmentionables' if need be.

Old enough to be a biochemist involved with the Academic and Private sector. Healthy enough to bust ass in any competition I enter :-p
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Haha oh my, this fella is hilarious; I like it. A hardworking SOB, Welcome to the boards!
 
JajaNe20 said:
Haha oh my, this fella is hilarious; I like it. A hardworking SOB, Welcome to the boards!
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Thanks I spend way to much time in the lab(s)and gym(s) talking to myself. At least now I might be able to spread a little word and start a little ****! (after my post count hits 50) -_-
 
TheProfessor said:
Formally? recombinant red/ox proteins and super fancy spectroscopy.

Unofficially?? Well, you guys will soon find out.
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Unofficially - Whale wrestling. (He prefers the arctic seas.)
 
ssbackwards said:
whats the deal with that supplement called cellfood?

Gots lots of weird **** i have no idea about in it.
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Well, you can list this weird **** you speak of and I can attempt to answer questions

Judging by how ridiculous the label is and the claims that are on it, I'm not even sure I want to dignify the product.
 
TheProfessor said:
Well, you can list this weird **** you speak of and I can attempt to answer questions

Judging by how ridiculous the label is and the claims that are on it, I'm not even sure I want to dignify the product.
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surely

Trace Minerals
Actinium • Antimony • Argon • Astatine • Barium • Berylium • Bismuth • Boron • Bromine • Calcium • Carbon • Cerium • Cesium • Chromium • Cobalt • Copper • Dysprosium • Erbium • Europium • Fluorine • Gadolinium • Gallium • Germanium • Gold • Hafnium • Helium • Holmium • Hydrogen • Indium • Iodine • Iridium • Iron • Krypton • Lanthanum • Lithium • Lutetium • Magnesium • Manganese • Molybdenum • Neodymium • Neon • Nickel • Niobium • Nitrogen • Osmium • Oxygen • Palladium • Phosphorous • Platinum • Polonium • Potassium • Praseodymium • Promethium • Rhenium • Rhodium • Rubidium • Ruthenium • Samarium • Selenium • Silica • Silicon • Silver • Sodium • Sulfur • Tantalum • Technetium • Tellurium • Terbium • Thallium • Thorium • Tin • Titanium • Tungsten • Vanadium • Xenon • Ytterbium • Zinc • Zirconium
Metabolic Enzymes
Hydrolases, Carbohydrases: Maltase, Sucrase, Emulsin.
Nucleases: Polynucleotidase, Nucleotidase.
Hydrases: Fumarase, Enolase.
Peptidases: Aminopolypeptidase, Dipeptidase, Prolinase.
Esterases: Lipase, Phosphotase, Sulfatase.
Copper Enzymes: Tyrosinase, Ascorbic Acid, Oxidase
Iron Enzymes: Catalase, Cytochrome oxidase, Peroxidase
Enzymes containing coenzymes 1 and/or 2: Lactic Dehydrogenase, Robison Ester, Dehydrogenase
Enzymes which reduce cytochrome: Succinic Dehydrogenase
Yellow Enzymes: Warburg's Old Yellow Enzymes, Diaphorase, Haas Enzyme, Cytochrome C reductase
Amidase: Urease
Mutases: Aldehyde Mutase, Glyoxalase
Desmolases: Zymohexase, Carboxylase
Other Enzymes: Phosphorylase, Phosphohexisomerase, Hexokinase, Phosphoglumutase
Amino Acids
Alanine • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Cystine • Glutamic Acid • Glycine • Histidine • Isoleucine • Lysine • Methionine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Serine • Threonine • Tryptophan • Tyrosine • Valine
Electrolytes
Electrolytes support the healthy electrical integrity of the body's natural colloidal systems, including the blood itself. They impart a negative charge to the red blood cells, separating them to restore their maximum functioning.
 
DAdams91982 said:
You accidentally used your 3ml pins as opposed to your .5cc pins! Inadvertently pinning all of your stuff within 3!
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Only a dumas dose this
 
TheProfessor said:
Evaporation is definitely something that is likely. A lot of that stuff isn't exactly packaged and sealed in cGMP facilities :05:
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this is what I.belived. What do u think of IGFLR3? Any suggestions on special ways of rumning.gy his only known to u or.very few? Any cool facts about it not usually mentioned?
 
Jasen said:
this is what I.belived. What do u think of IGFLR3? Any suggestions on special ways of rumning.gy his only known to u or.very few? Any cool facts about it not usually mentioned?
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From what I can tell at this point it's all anecdotal.

40-80 micrograms bilaterally pre-training on the muscle group that's going to be trained (IM). Two weeks on two weeks off. On off days pin any body part you want. Do it with a meal. If your bodyfat is low enough, a normal insulin dart should get IM. With IGF more is not better. You are more likely going to get wastage than an increased effect. So just use as much as you need. Permamant gains come much longer after usage.
 
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