Here is what I am reading today: controlling neurotransmission “Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered that the single protein — alpha 2 delta — exerts a spigot-like function, controlling the volume of neurotransmitters and other chemicals that flow between the synapses of brain neurons. The study, published Read more…
Here is what I am reading today: Harry Potter inspiration “A self-writing diary in one of J K Rowling’s books on Harry Potter has inspired researchers to create a paper that spells out a person’s blood type. “ alarm clocks make you fat?? “As if you needed another reason to Read more…
Psychology is a hub science(TM) Here is what we are reading today: tweeting live brain surgery! “Dr. Kim Dong of Houston’s Memorial Hermann hospital performed a brain tumor resection surgery on a young adult patient Wednesday morning. The operation was a routine one for him, but this time it came Read more…
Recently I was selected as one of the ‘Most Savvy Social Media Professors’ by an on-line college blog. Although I am very honored, I have to say that I know one young and up and coming professor that taught me all I know… my daughter Karen, who is now a Read more…
Here is what I am doing today: adversity and genetics “In a look at how major stressors during childhood can change a person’s biological risk for psychiatric disorders, researchers at Butler Hospital have discovered a genetic alteration at the root of the association. The research, published online in PLoS ONE Read more…