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Updates on Lumina Probiotic

Scott Alexander updates on Lumina probiotic, discussing FDA trials, effectiveness, potential risks, and his nuanced stance on the product.

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Apr 16, 2024 1,707 words 156 likes 160 comments Listen · 11 min Read Read
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Practically-A-Book Review: Rootclaim $100,000 Lab Leak Debate

Scott Alexander reviews a $100,000 debate on COVID-19 origins, where the zoonotic hypothesis unexpectedly won against the lab leak theory.

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Mar 28, 2024 18,207 words 369 likes 905 comments Listen · 95 min Read Read
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Declining Sperm Count: Much More Than You Wanted To Know

Scott Alexander reviews the evidence for declining sperm counts, discussing major studies, criticisms, and potential causes, while remaining uncertain about the true extent and reasons for any decline.

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Feb 17, 2023 4,739 words 156 likes 225 comments Listen · 27 min Read Read
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