Biology… Intelligent Design my … behind 15 Jan 2012 Right off the bat, I want to apologize for the title of this post. I do not usually swear nor use this type of language, but this is exactly how…
Biology… The day I met a Nobel Laureate 16 Nov 2011February 19, 2021 The Nobel prizes are arguably the most famous awards that celebrate intellectual achievements (with the exception of the Peace prize, which should be the MOST important and relevant one, but…
Biology… Playing with wormies 23 Sep 2011 In a recent entry, I talked about animal models in biomedical research. I would like to share with you one of my favorite research subjects, a particular type of invertebrates…
Biology… Evolution and Biomedical Research 25 Jul 2011 Evolution: of theories and Theories Evolution is often dismissed as a mere “theory”; well, it is a theory, or rather, it is a Theory. Confused? You are not alone. The…
Education… Good bye, Borders 23 Jul 2011 Last Thursday, I went to a nearby Borders store with my youngest son. Immediately, I felt that something was amiss. I usually go straight to the cafeteria to get my…
Biology… The neuronal worm 10 Dec 2010 The neuronal worm. The human brain is frequently hailed as the most complex structure that we know of, and rightfully so. It is responsible for everything that we do, all…