Here is what I am reading today: genetic designer monkeys? “US researchers said Thursday they have created the world’s first mixed-embryo monkeys by merging cells from up to six different embryos, in what could be a big advance for medical research. Until now, rodents have been the primary creatures used Read more…
Today, we are at the annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology in St. Pete, Florida. We are having a wonderful time reacquainting with colleagues and presenting our new book! Tomorrow, I will be presenting two sessions on a favorite family subject: “Using Social Media in the classroom!” Read more…
John Cacioppo and I are proud to introduce our new textbook: Discovering Psychology: The Science of Mind. This is not your typical ‘modular’ textbook that treats each topic as a separate, stand-alone unit. In the spirit of the great American psychologist William James, our textbook integrates the formerly disparate Read more…
Readings for today: neuron growth turn signals “A new paper scheduled for publication in the January issue of Nature Photonics describes the use of spinning microparticles to direct the growth of nerve fiber, a discovery that could allow for directed growth of neuronal networks on a chip and improve methods Read more…
Here is what I am reading today: are they lying through their texts? “People are more likely to lie through texts than other forms of communication, such as video chats and face-to-face interactions, a new study suggests. A new study from the Sauder School of Business at the University of Read more…