# weekly read (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover weekly read. Page: Feed: --- ## [August Skills: How to Seed Save](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/august-skills-how-to-seed-save) _2026-08-22 · Gretchen at Backyard Farming · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Hello Folks, ## [Snapshots from the Homestead](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/snapshots-from-the-homestead-55a) _2026-08-21 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Each week I share snapshots from our homestead. ## [Article on longevity & David Sinclair provides new insights but has issues](https://ipscell.com/2026/08/article-on-longevity-david-sinclair-provides-new-insights-but-has-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=article-on-longevity-david-sinclair-provides-new-insights-but-has-issues) _2026-08-19 · Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. · The Niche_ I’ve been debating whether to unfollow longevity enthusiasts David Sinclair and Bryan Johnson on X. I find their posts about various anti-aging efforts to be fascinating on one level but also very unsettling. For one thing, some posts seem close to medical advice to the public, yet neither is a physician. The statements often focus \[…\] The post Article on longevity & David Sinclair provides new… ## [Just What You Need This Week #85: Your Chickens are Trying to Tell you Something](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/just-what-you-need-this-week-85-your) _2026-08-19 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ BFC: A Quick, Minimalist, and Snappy Weekly Read for Homesteaders ## [Snapshots from the Homestead](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/snapshots-from-the-homestead-d86) _2026-08-14 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Each week I share snapshots from our homestead. ## [Just What You Need This Week #84: Do these 5 things before Friday](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/just-what-you-need-this-week-84-do) _2026-08-12 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ BFC #83: A Quick, Minimalist, and Snappy Weekly Read for Homesteaders ## [Is Your Harvest Getting Away From You?](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/is-your-harvest-getting-away-from) _2026-08-10 · Gretchen at Backyard Farming · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ It’s happened. ## [30 Ways to Beat the Summer Garden Slowdown](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/30-ways-to-beat-the-summer-garden) _2026-08-10 · Gretchen at Backyard Farming · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ A few weeks ago I wrote about the July Slump, but August brings a different kind of energy. ## [Weekly reads: DOJ claims $95M perinatal tissue fraud, 6-year peptide prison term, ALS patient story, worrisome MRT clinics](https://ipscell.com/2026/08/weekly-reads-doj-claims-95m-perinatal-tissue-fraud-6-year-peptide-prison-term-als-patient-story-worrisome-mrt-clinics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-reads-doj-claims-95m-perinatal-tissue-fraud-6-year-peptide-prison-term-als-patient-story-worrisome-mrt-clinics) _2026-08-09 · Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. · The Niche_ Perinatal tissue and cells have many potential applications. While I ve mainly focused on placental, umbilical, and amniotic cell products in this area, some potential uses don t require living cells. As with just about everything, you need good data to back up any particular clinical use. That is often lacking in the broader perinatal cell and \[ \] The post Weekly reads: DOJ claims $95M perinatal… ## [Snapshots from the Homestead](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/snapshots-from-the-homestead-489) _2026-08-07 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Each week I share snapshots from our homestead. ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AUOV0svshhas) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Midweek news: another FDA warning & Florida state stem cell law problems already](https://ipscell.com/2026/08/midweek-news-another-fda-warning-florida-state-stem-cell-law-problems-already/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=midweek-news-another-fda-warning-florida-state-stem-cell-law-problems-already) _2026-08-05 · Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. · The Niche_ What might a state stem cell law that says FDA approval isn t needed have to do with FDA warning letters? A growing number of states have these anti-FDA stem cell laws. One of the issues with any specific such law like Florida s is that clinics and related firms in those states will use the laws \[ \] The post Midweek news: another FDA warning Florida state stem cell law problems already appeared… ## [Just What You Need This Week #83: Don’t Waste This Week’s Harvest](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/just-what-you-need-this-week-83-dont) _2026-08-05 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ BFC #83: A Quick, Minimalist, and Snappy Weekly Read for Homesteaders ## [Backyard Farming Connection Monthly Update](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/backyard-farming-connection-monthly-428) _2026-08-03 · Gretchen at Backyard Farming · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Happy August! ## [Weekly reads: FDA warning, Capricor pub vs. AdCom, stem cells can count, hydra regeneration](https://ipscell.com/2026/08/weekly-reads-fda-warning-capricor-pub-vs-adcom-stem-cells-can-count-hydra-regeneration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-reads-fda-warning-capricor-pub-vs-adcom-stem-cells-can-count-hydra-regeneration) _2026-08-02 · Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. · The Niche_ How well do FDA warning and untitled letters address what the agency sees as noncompliant activities by unproven stem cell clinics and supplier firms? One might think these letters work well given the implicit threat that not complying with them could lead to more severe action. For instance, the FDA can seek injunctions. Yet, that \[ \] The post Weekly reads: FDA warning, Capricor pub vs. AdCom,… ## [A Look Back on ISSCR 2026: the most exciting research](https://ipscell.com/2026/07/a-look-back-on-isscr-2026-the-most-exciting-research/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-look-back-on-isscr-2026-the-most-exciting-research) _2026-07-31 · Parmin Sedigh · The Niche_ They say you never forget your first international conference. They’re right. Last week, I attended ISSCR 2026 as an undergraduate student. I was admittedly nervous at the start, but by the time the end of the second day rolled around, and with it the all-attendee reception, all the ice had melted and the excitement was \[ \] The post A Look Back on ISSCR 2026: the most exciting research appeared… ## [Snapshots from the Homestead](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/snapshots-from-the-homestead-a50) _2026-07-31 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Each week I share snapshots from our homestead. ## [More farce or tragedy? What’s ahead after RFK Jr.’s PCAC kangaroo meeting green lit risky peptides](https://ipscell.com/2026/07/more-farce-or-tragedy-whats-ahead-after-rfk-jr-s-pcac-kangaroo-meeting-green-lit-risky-peptides/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-farce-or-tragedy-whats-ahead-after-rfk-jr-s-pcac-kangaroo-meeting-green-lit-risky-peptides) _2026-07-29 · Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. · The Niche_ As I was watching the PCAC meetings late last week on popular so-called wellness or pop peptides, a neologism jumped to mind: kangaroo meeting. I almost felt like this PCAC meeting was a theatrical play. I can t decide if it was more tragedy or farce. We watched as some conflicted panel members participated and voted \[ \] The post More farce or tragedy? What s ahead after RFK Jr. s PCAC kangaroo… ## [BFC #82: July's almost done. Here's what I learned in the garden this month.](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/bfc-82-julys-almost-done-heres-what) _2026-07-29 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Just What You Need: A Quick, Minimalist, and Snappy Weekly Read for Homesteaders ## [15 Things That Surprise New Chicken Keepers](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/15-things-that-surprise-new-chicken) _2026-07-27 · Gretchen at Backyard Farming · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ When people first decide to get chickens, they usually picture fresh eggs, happy hens scratching in the yard, and a more self-sufficient lifestyle. ## [Weekly reads: MYC phosphorylation, reverse protein aging, mitochondria don’t like space, that peptide committee](https://ipscell.com/2026/07/weekly-reads-myc-phosphorylation-reverse-protein-aging-mitochondria-dont-like-space-that-peptide-committee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-reads-myc-phosphorylation-reverse-protein-aging-mitochondria-dont-like-space-that-peptide-committee) _2026-07-26 · Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. · The Niche_ Why am I interested in MYC phosphorylation? What is MYC? Long-time readers of The Niche probably remember that the MYC family is one of my primary interests. These proteins are essential for normal development (and stem cell function) as well as contributing to the formation of many tumors when overexpressed or mutated. MYC was also \[ \] The post Weekly reads: MYC phosphorylation, reverse protein… ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZqlIrYQWxn1K) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Snapshots from the Homestead](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/snapshots-from-the-homestead-af0) _2026-07-24 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Each week I share snapshots from our homestead. ## [BFC #81: August is coming. Here's how to set your garden up to finish strong.](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/bfc-81-august-is-coming-heres-how) _2026-07-22 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Just What You Need: A Quick, Minimalist, and Snappy Weekly Read for Homesteaders ## [Potentially highly-conflicted PCAC meets this week on pop peptides, but no waivers](https://ipscell.com/2026/07/potentially-highly-conflicted-pcac-meets-this-week-on-pop-peptides-but-no-waivers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=potentially-highly-conflicted-pcac-meets-this-week-on-pop-peptides-but-no-waivers) _2026-07-21 · Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. · The Niche_ So-called wellness peptides are even more in the spotlight this week as the pharmacy compounding advisory committee or PCAC launches a series of meetings to evaluate restoration of compounding of these unproven peptide drugs. This committee is supposed to take FDA staff guidance into consideration as it decides what to recommend to the agency. Typically \[ \] The post Potentially highly-conflicted… ## [Nobody Talks About the July Slump](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/nobody-talks-about-the-july-slump) _2026-07-20 · Gretchen at Backyard Farming · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Back in January, I had a plan. ## [Weekly reads: T cell stem cells, thymus as anti-aging organ, octopus ribosomes, longevity ethics](https://ipscell.com/2026/07/weekly-reads-t-cell-stem-cells-thymus-as-anti-aging-organ-octopus-ribosomes-longevity-ethics/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-reads-t-cell-stem-cells-thymus-as-anti-aging-organ-octopus-ribosomes-longevity-ethics) _2026-07-19 · Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. · The Niche_ When immunology researchers talk about T cell stem cells (or stem T cells or T memory stem cells), are they talking more generally about hematopoietic stem cells? No, because those have much broader potential. The most primitive stem cell for T cells can make all the various kinds of mature T cells. It seems like \[ \] The post Weekly reads: T cell stem cells, thymus as anti-aging organ, octopus… ## [Snapshots from the Homestead](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/snapshots-from-the-homestead-4f5) _2026-07-17 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Each week I share snapshots from our homestead. ## [Human embryo models (SCBEM) are powerful but probably won’t get a Nobel; lessons about rewards in science](https://ipscell.com/2026/07/human-embryo-models-scbem-are-powerful-but-probably-wont-get-a-nobel-lessons-about-rewards-in-science/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=human-embryo-models-scbem-are-powerful-but-probably-wont-get-a-nobel-lessons-about-rewards-in-science) _2026-07-16 · Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. · The Niche_ There has been some discussion that the next-generation research on human stem cell-based embryo models (SCBEM) could someday warrant a Nobel Prize for some of those involved. At this point, however, I believe that s unlikely. How do we evaluate the worth of and reward innovative biomedical research? Let s start by talking a bit about Nobel \[ \] The post Human embryo models (SCBEM) are powerful but… ## [BFC #80: Midsummer chickens, goats, and keeping animals cool](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/bfc-80-midsummer-chickens-goats-and) _2026-07-15 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Just What You Need: A Quick, Minimalist, and Snappy Weekly Read for Homesteaders ## [25 Garden Investments That Didn’t Pay Off (And What I’d Do Instead)](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/25-garden-investments-that-didnt) _2026-07-13 · Gretchen at Backyard Farming · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Every year, gardeners are told they need one more thing. ## [Weekly reads: Colossal Bio & Trump admin partnership, FDA commish finalists, appetite-regulating neurons](https://ipscell.com/2026/07/weekly-reads-colossal-bio-trump-admin-partnership-fda-commish-finalists-appetite-regulating-neurons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-reads-colossal-bio-trump-admin-partnership-fda-commish-finalists-appetite-regulating-neurons) _2026-07-12 · Professor Paul Knoepfler, Ph.D. · The Niche_ Readers of The Niche will recall that I ve been skeptical of the efforts of the de-extinction firm Colossal Bio. For instance, I don t believe they de-extincted dire wolves. They did make woolly mice, maybe their fluffiest (in a real sense) achievement. The point of that apparently was to be on the road to de-extincting woolly \[ \] The post Weekly reads: Colossal Bio Trump admin partnership, FDA… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cuOnk7O9TMTT) _2026-07-12 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Snapshots from the Homestead](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/snapshots-from-the-homestead-2da) _2026-07-10 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Each week I share snapshots from our homestead. ## [BFC #79: What to do when the harvest is more than you can eat](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/bfc-78-what-to-do-when-the-harvest) _2026-07-08 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Just What You Need: A Quick, Minimalist, and Snappy Weekly Read for Homesteaders ## [25 Food Preservation Skills Every Homesteader Should Know](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/25-food-preservation-skills-every) _2026-07-06 · Gretchen at Backyard Farming · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ I’ve got another list for you today. ## [Snapshots from the Homestead](https://backyardfarming.substack.com/p/snapshots-from-the-homestead-91a) _2026-07-03 · Backyard Farming Connection: Homesteading and Gardening_ Each week I share snapshots from our homestead.