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We are an anarchist collective dedicated to bringing access to medicine to those who need it but don’t have it.
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Howdy vinaigrettes!
*tap tap* Is this thing on?
It's been a minute since we posted and we have some big updates.
=== DIY Medicine World Tour ===
First is that the trailer for our upcoming docu-series is live. Our front man Mixael has been back on his bullshit, traveling across the world to historic anarchist spaces and punk houses giving talks and doing interviews on everything from anarchist history to DIY medicine.
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNiE_BMmFW8
Peertube link: https://kolektiva.media/w/siqWB13FaJUG1oTHd69foB
The full doc is releasing later this month, but if you join our Patreon you can see it a little ahead of schedule: https://www.patreon.com/c/mixaelslaufer (This concludes the shilling portion of today's message)
The documentary touches on:
- Compounding techniques and the trade-offs that emerge when you go from bespoke processes to scaled-up production
- The particularity of synthetic biology and why you sometimes need someone with just the right experience
- Synthesis of hormones in plants and other ways to get HRT
- How the medical establishment fails to deliver on its potential
- Finding your people and getting to work
=== Library of the Unfinished ===
We are also releasing the beta version of our Library of the Unfinished - a collection of papers that we think contain promising avenues for research. If you find yourself wanting to dig into DIY medicine but aren't sure where to start, take a peek at this archive. There are hundreds of articles and abstracts on a wide variety of topics.
Direct download here: https://share.mayfirst.org/s/RAamwgdJgYZfTjf
Torrent available here: https://share.mayfirst.org/s/f9y8jtcfytEt7oZ
We have more projects and updates coming this year so stay tuned and as always...
Keep each other healthy. Keep each other safe.
<3 4TVC
Hey y'all! The new MicroLab is here and it's better than ever. In fact, it's so good that we're calling it the v1.0 release.
There are a few more features that would be nice to have, but as of this version, the core functionality is basically complete.
Check it out here: https://fourthievesvinegar.org/2025/10/19/its-finally-here-the-microlab-1-0/
Our procedures and references for HRT testing using off-the-shelf reagents are live! Check them out here and check out your stuff: https://fourthievesvinegar.org/2025/10/24/hrt-reagent-testing-with-dancesafe-kits/
And we're live! The Scandinavian talks - a series of interviews and conversations with anarchists all across nothern Europe is up on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDQ_AieLpRc
Learn about some truly historic places, their stories of survival, and of course some DIY medicine!
Any scientists out there who want do research projects on their own terms, please get in touch. Publish as often as you like. No federal grants to worry about!
NUESDAY!
Spectroscopy
A helpful redditor sent us a link to a 3d printable spectrometer. Then another. And another. If you'd like to help catalog, synthesize, and refine these designs, hit us up at volunteerⒶfourthievesvinegar.org, but use an @ so that the email will work.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20241205035538/https://publiclab.org/notes/B-winters/12-14-2018/revised-3d-printable-mini-spectrometer
- https://hackaday.io/project/1279-ramanpi-raman-spectrometer
- https://web.archive.org/web/20241205035538/https://publiclab.org/notes/B-winters/12-14-2018/revised-3d-printable-mini-spectrometer
Microplastics
They're bad, they're in our bodies, and they may also contribute to antibiotic resistance.
- https://scitechdaily.com/microplastics-are-fueling-the-rise-of-deadly-superbugs/
Hormones
New appetite hormone just dropped!
- https://phys.org/news/2025-03-biologists-ancient-neurohormone-appetite.html
Brains
Clearing metabolic waste from your brain helps you remember things.
- https://neurosciencenews.com/lymphatic-system-aging-memory-28507/
Cancer
Pancreatic cancer sucks but there may be a vaccine on the way.
- https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/pancreatic-cancer-vaccine/
New ALA-CART therapy is an improved CAR-T cancer treatment.
- https://scitechdaily.com/supercharged-t-cells-hunt-down-the-hardest-to-treat-cancers/
Even micro-dosing aspirin can help!
- https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/aspirin-might-be-the-next-big-thing-in-fighting-the-spread-of-cancer
Microbiome
Your microbiome (and B vitamins) may play a role in Parkinson's disease.
- https://www.sciencealert.com/parkinsons-gut-bacteria-link-suggests-an-unexpected-simple-treatment
Wow! You're 117? No way! Your gut bacteria don't look a day over 100.
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/worlds-oldest-person-longevity-gut-lifestyle-b2719142.html
Inulin supplements help old folks keep their brains working.
- https://www.sciencealert.com/a-cheap-daily-supplement-appears-to-boost-brain-function-in-older-people
Metformin's blood sugar control may be related to your microbes. Is there anything this micro-mafia doesn't have their cilia in?
- https://www.livescience.com/health/diabetes/we-may-finally-understand-how-metformin-lowers-blood-sugar-animal-study-finds
Heads up! ChemHacktica should be back up and on the rails. We're expecting it to be stable, but please report any issues you come across. 🤖 ⚗️ 🤖
Wishing all the best for our friends in the US. Stay heads up and get organizing.
Keep each other healthy. Keep each other safe.
@concretedog@mastodon.social @Blender@mastodon.social
One of our engineers has asked whether the lantern will be solid or if they'll be able to put an LED in there.
Apologies for feature requests / scope creep.
@concretedog@mastodon.social @Blender@mastodon.social
Can we get files for this lovely creation?
Keep calm, connect with your friends and loved ones, keep each other healthy, and keep each other safe.
OK, more ChemHacktica issues popping up today. Our top Daemon Wranglers are on the case.
The collective is tickled to be listed among the top 25 thinkers of the year by Prospect magazine! Also, if you still believe in voting, they are taking votes, and will give awards for the top in-category, and top-overall.
You can vote for us here: https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/worlds-top-thinker/68677/vote-for-your-2025-top-thinker
@etoneya@infosec.exchange
Thanks for the report. Should be back now.
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