Top scientist alleges he was barred from studying mystery brain illness

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/03/canada-email-leak-new-brunswick-mystery-illness

by rf15 • 2 years ago

62 9 2 years ago

is this madcow part 2?

leereeves• 2 years ago

According to the article, this scientist and the doctor caring for the patients think it's environmental, possibly Roundup related.

But in the leaked email, [Coulthart] wrote that he believes an “environmental exposure – or a combination of exposures – is triggering and/or accelerating a variety of neurodegenerative syndromes”
Coulthart’s email emerged more than a year after [neurologist] Marrero pleaded with the Canadian government to carry out environmental testing he believed would show the involvement of glyphosate.

Ancalagon• 2 years ago

Why would they need to be so secretive about it if that were the case? Certainly leads me to more conspiratorial lines of thought.

ilrwbwrkhv• 2 years ago

Of course it is Canada. The place where mediocrity and corruption is so rampant.

1attice• 2 years ago

This is just the oddest take. What weird Canada-hating echo chamber did you just step out of?

I've spent many years in the USA. It's got its merits, but generally, I prefer it up here.

Things I like about it here:

- We have a functioning federal government that can still pass bills; cf https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/us/politics/house-retiree...

- Our infrastructure is significantly less crumbly; I trust our bridges

- I enjoy not being shot randomly

- CBC Music (formerly CBC 2) is kind of amazing right now; I always used to regret that we didn't have NPR, but the deep-dives into jazz, blues, opera, classical, and R&B are national treasures; _After Dark_ is nearly always on in my home as I read myself to sleep.

happygolightly2• 2 years ago

Glad I'm not alone in finding it to be a radio 2 renaissance. I loved Laurie Brown but Tarek is killing it on air. Choral concert on Sunday morning is divine. Deep dive bringing Feist and Iron and Wine to my parents? Yes please.

K0balt• 2 years ago

At least we can be sure this has absolutely nothing to do with protecting the interests of agrochemical manufacturers! (/s)

Top scientist alleges he was barred from studying mystery brain illness

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