From Touring Musician to International Mycologist
Dr. M. Cathie Aime is a Professor of Botany and Plant Pathology and Director of the Arthur Fungarium and Kriebel Herbaria at the University of Purdue. Her lab specializes on […]
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Capturing Creativity
In the age of increasingly complex problems, many classrooms are starting to incorporate strategies for improving the fluency (quantity), flexibility (diversity) and originality of student ideas. Essentially these teachers are […]
“Are you going to finish that?” – What we know about the psychology of self-control
With the holidays upon us, exercising self-control is the last thing on everyone’s mind, as we are deluged with stimuli to shop, eat, and drink more. For Dr. Michelle […]
Rethinking Anorexia: Making the Biopsychosocial Connection
With only 50% of patients recovering fully in the long-term, anorexia is the deadliest psychiatric disorder. Typically associated with poor body-image and unhealthy eating habits, anorexia has captivated and bewildered […]
This is your brain on languages
Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world with no need for a translator and then realized you would have to actually learn a new language? Have you tried to […]
A not so familiar face: How a transferrable cancer could be the end for an Australian mammal
Cancer, a complex disease caused by an accumulation of mutations in our DNA, affects millions of individuals each year. Cancer poses a very serious threat, but is it contagious? The […]
Divide and Conquer! A parasitic worm’s key to survival
You may have already forgotten about Halloween, but the recent discovery of a new social organization of body-snatching parasites might be enough to send shivers down your spine! Trematodes are […]
The Wonders of Human Milk!
It’s a girl (or boy)! Your bundle of joy is finally here. Stepping into parenthood, life is magical. But it is not all sunshine and roses either with the constant […]
The science behind high insulin prices
You probably know or love someone who suffers from diabetes mellitus. In fact, recent CDC reports estimate that nearly 10% of Americans have diabetes, and as many as a third […]
Social jetlag: No plane required
When my alarm wakes me up at 7:30am on Monday, the first thought that pops into my head is “Oh dear lord, why?” After a beautiful weekend of sleeping in, […]
