February 2012
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Studies That Linked Specific Genes to Intelligence... →
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For decades, scientists have understood that there is a genetic component to intelligence, but a new Harvard study has found both that most of the genes thought to be linked to the trait are probably not in fact related to it, and identifying intelligence’s specific genetic roots may still be a long way off.
Led by David I. Laibson...
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expose-the-light replied to your post: I am so inspired by your enthusiasm in science and I want to re-blog everything you post!! … You are beautiful :]
YES!!! She is soooo Beautiful and Smart! :)))
Awwww shucks, right back atcha Kim :)
swimlikelorelei asked: I am so inspired by your enthusiasm in science and I want to re-blog everything you post!! ... You are beautiful :]
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Meanwhile, during research...
Mike: I was so mad I was gonna occupy their office!
Me: ...I was gonna occupy their face with my fist.
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ifonlyicanconvincemyself asked: hi! your blog is amazing! I also love science and art! When I first got to college, I really thought I was going to go down the med school path, but I found something else that I am passionate about and trying to pursue it right now. I read that you taught English a few years abroad, and I'm currently applying to programs to teach in disadvantage communities! I know its sort of weird because...
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jambu2525 asked: that 'burger and fries' post is amazing! brava! love your blog. :)
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Blood Mystery Solved: Two New Blood Types... →
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ScienceDaily (Feb. 23, 2012) — You probably know your blood type: A, B, AB or O. You may even know if you’re Rhesus positive or negative. But how about the Langereis blood type? Or the Junior blood type? Positive or negative? Most people have never even heard of these.
Yet this knowledge could be “a matter of life and death,” says University of...
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allthingsifshewill asked: Hello, I just wanted to let you know I love your blog and must admit I am extremely jealous of what you do. Initially I wanted to go to medschool too, but now I think I'd rather just concentrate on neuroscience. I'm wondering how you got into dissecting and research with your background in history. Thank you =).
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Heart Beats to the Rhythm of a Circadian Clock →
Heart. (Credit: © adimas / Fotolia)
ScienceDaily (Feb. 22, 2012) — Sudden cardiac death -catastrophic and unexpected fatal heart stoppage — is more likely to occur shortly after waking in the morning and in the late night.
In a report in the journal Nature, an international consortium of researchers that includes Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland and Baylor...
Anonymous asked: why are you so god damn cute
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Thank you guys so much for all the lovely messages...
Unfortunately it’s getting to where I can’t answer them as fast as they’re getting to me. But I promise I’ll try and answer all of them within the next few days.
Thanks again, you guys rock
Anonymous asked: I genuinely love the fact that you received your BA in history, and are now pursuing medicine! That is awesome! It's good to have numerous interests in different fields. Also, your blog is amazing.
Anonymous asked: I'm sure you get this a lot, but you are completely stunning.
Anonymous asked: If you would be so kind, explain shortly what its like dissecting a dead human....? I'm truly extremely curious.
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GAH!!!! RADAR!!!!
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jacobvanloon replied to your photoset: BIOMECH BRONZE SKULL VER 1 BY CHRISTOPHER CONTE
things that should be banned from the american landscape: steampunk
Yeah I’m not a fan of steampunk, but I thought this was pretty cool.
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