Biodiversity… Master Jedi Flatworm 17 Jan 2022 I wanted to share with you something I think is very cool. If you are one of my regular readers, you know that I like science fiction and flatworm research,…
Biochemistry… Some biological mysteries that baffle me 6 Dec 2020December 16, 2020 Biology is a part of science that does not lack mystery. In fact, I think that the less "mathematical" a branch of science is, the more mystery is bound to…
Biochemistry… The Baldscientist Podcast – Episode 004 – A Question of Identity 27 Oct 2020October 27, 2020 Episode notes The main point of this episode is to explore the questions: “Who are you, exactly? Who am I, exactly?” I dedicate this episode to the memory of my…
Biology… The Baldscientist Podcast – Episode 003 – So, you want to write about science? (or How to write and publish a science book in 10 easy-ish steps) 3 Oct 2020October 3, 2020 Please access the episode HERE. Episode notes For more information please email me at orpagan@yahoo.com or leave a comment at baldscientist.com. I can also be reached on Twitter: @baldscientist. Credits,…
Biology… My planned episode lineup for The Baldscientist Podcast – Sept/Oct 2020 3 Sep 2020September 20, 2020 Hello there! Here's my planned episode lineup for The Baldscientist Podcast for Sept/Oct 2020: Episode 002: "Does Science Exist (And other goodies)?" Episode 003: "So, you want to write about…
Doctor… The Master and Dr. Who 2 Mar 2020May 17, 2021 January is here! I am getting ready to watch (what I hope is) the season premiere of Dr. Who 😃. Reviewing the latest episodes, I am reliving the pleasure of…
Biology… I cannot believe it took me almost 15 years… 18 Jul 2019 I love Star Wars and I often call members of my research group my "Young Padawans" or my "Jedi Apprentices".I cannot believe that it took me almost 15 years as…
Biochemistry… Liquid Brains, Solid Brains 13 Apr 2019 I am very honored to share with you the upcoming publication (April 22 - online) of a collection of papers with ideas discussed in the working Group Liquid Brains, Solid…
Biochemistry… The Pagán Lab: Mentoring Women in STEM since 2006 24 Mar 2019 A walk down memory lane: This is my first research group; they were coauthors of my first few papers as an independent scientist, and more importantly, they caught the dreams…
Biochemistry… I got ink … Science Ink! 19 Mar 2019May 27, 2024 I got ink today! (Well, in March 2019...😁) Honestly, I do not know if this is a mid-life crisis thing. If it is, well... *It is way cheaper than a…
Biodiversity… I need a “happy tears” emoji… 11 Mar 2019 I need a “happy tears” emoji... Someone told me today that reading my “Strange Survivors” made them gain a new respect for evolution... 😊😊😊 Thank you! ~~ **To subscribe to…
Biodiversity… God has a divine sense of humor 26 Feb 2019December 12, 2020 God indeed has a peerless sense of humor. A few months ago, a friend and colleague, Dr. Eric Sweet, asked me if I would be interested to give a short…
Biology… To all my fellow Spanish-speaking biology enthusiasts! 9 Jan 2019 This is a message to all my fellow Spanish-speaking biology enthusiasts! I will be interviewed by the talented science communicator Ms. Sofía Martínez Villalpando in her YouTube channel "The Biologist…
Flatworms… Happy Epiphany / Three Kings‘ Day … Planarian Style 6 Jan 2019 Three Kings' Day is one of the most important parts of the Christmas season for Hispanic families. It was a big deal when I was little, and I have tried…
Biology… Book review: Planarian Regeneration – Methods and Protocols 12 Aug 2018 This year, Christmas really came in July for this planarian researcher. (:-) I have been waiting for this book for quite a while. If you work or are thinking of…
Biodiversity… Why do I write about flatworms with the layperson in mind? 2 Jun 2018October 16, 2020 We live in a society that is absolutely dependent on the fruits of science and technology yet a significant fraction of our population (and more crucially, many people in power)…
