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Just to clarify this YouTube link: HEK293 cells are used in TONS of research, yes they are derived from fetal cell lines in the 70s. When I say tons, I mean if

Just to clarify this YouTube link: HEK293 cells are used in TONS of research, yes they are derived from fetal cell lines in the 70s. When I say tons, I mean if you say "HEK cells" to someone who does any cell culture they know what you're talking about. It is completely noncontroversial, and cancer/bioenergetic research utilizes them. I don't appreciate this YouTube channel doing what they are doing, it is pouring fuel on a giant nothingburger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HEK_293_cells https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HEK_293_cells

ceejayoz 5y ago
> I don't appreciate this YouTube channel doing what they are doing, it is pouring fuel on a giant nothingburger. That's their MO. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas
- cronix 5y ago
  Wikipedia says about using wikipedia: > Wikipedia can be a great tool for learning and researching information. However, as with all reference works, Wikipedia is not considered to be a reliable source as not everything in Wikipedia is accurate, comprehensive, or unbiased. So, there's also that to consider. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Researching_with_Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Researching_with_Wik...
  - ceejayoz 5y ago
    That's why you can (and should!) scroll to the bottom of an article and consult the references, if you're unsure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas#References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas#References
  - anarticle 5y ago
    I have worked with HEK cells and linked to Wikipedia as it is generalized enough for public consumption. Here's a Nature Communications paper on HEK293 containing a brief history with an impact factor ~13. https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms5767 https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms5767 Above 10 is considered of significant worth. If that's not good enough for you, stick to whatever it is you're good at, and stop citing trash.

ceejayoz 5y ago

> I don't appreciate this YouTube channel doing what they are doing, it is pouring fuel on a giant nothingburger. That's their MO. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas

cronix 5y ago
Wikipedia says about using wikipedia: > Wikipedia can be a great tool for learning and researching information. However, as with all reference works, Wikipedia is not considered to be a reliable source as not everything in Wikipedia is accurate, comprehensive, or unbiased. So, there's also that to consider. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Researching_with_Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Researching_with_Wik...
- ceejayoz 5y ago
  That's why you can (and should!) scroll to the bottom of an article and consult the references, if you're unsure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas#References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Veritas#References
- anarticle 5y ago
  I have worked with HEK cells and linked to Wikipedia as it is generalized enough for public consumption. Here's a Nature Communications paper on HEK293 containing a brief history with an impact factor ~13. https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms5767 https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms5767 Above 10 is considered of significant worth. If that's not good enough for you, stick to whatever it is you're good at, and stop citing trash.