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…
Biology… Great quotes by great scientists – Christian De Duve 4 Sep 2014 Credit: Baldscientist Dr. Christian De Duve, (1917-2013), 1974 Nobelist, author of some 175 papers (pubmed.com), numerous essays and book chapters, as well as several books (translated into several languages) including:…
Blogging What is life? (Spoiler alert: nobody knows) 10 Nov 2013 “Just as the colors of a rainbow merge imperceptibly one into another, the transition to life from nonlife is a seamless continuum” J.W. Schopf I teach a variety of…
Blogging Do planarians need their brain to react to abused drugs? Well, it depends on the drug… 2 Nov 2013September 1, 2020 This is my first post specifically on one of the papers from my laboratory. As an introduction, I want to remind you that I use planarians in pharmacology research. The…
Blogging Consistently stupid thoughts from a world-class mind 7 Oct 2013 Ladies and gentlemen, Dr. James D. Watson does it again! I do not know whether to laugh or laugh (yes, I said that). I do not think that I need…
Biology… Things I wish my graduate students did, or did not do, oh well, I don’t know… 22 Sep 2013September 6, 2020 Note: Featured image credit: Piled Higher and Deeper" by Jorge Cham - www.phdcomics.com, used by permission. ~~~ I recently saw a funny, yet right on point post by Dr. Lisa Wade…
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…
