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Category Archives: Research
Nature versus nurture? It’s not that simple.
“A University of British Columbia and Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (CMMT) study has revealed that childhood poverty, stress as an adult, and demographics such as age, sex and ethnicity, all leave an imprint on a person’s genes. And, … Continue reading
Posted in News, Research
Tagged epigenetics, genes, genetics, immune system, poverty, stress
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The science of the chubby chaser.
Before I go anywhere with this post, is the term “chubby chaser” offensive? If it is, you have my apologies, but I’m from Generation Y, and I think we view “chubby chaser” as something of a technical term for a … Continue reading
Posted in Research
Tagged attractiveness, body image, evolution, psychology, stress, weight
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Sweet swag, hip Harvard, & ample alcohol
I want to talk about a shirt. Specifically, I want to talk about this shirt: It happens to be one of many Awesome ThinkGeek Shirts. If you are reading this post, then A) you’ve probably already heard of ThinkGeek, and … Continue reading
The fun side of STDs!
So, if you’re STD savvy, you might have realized that all of the plush toys above are named after venereal diseases. These adorable little guys are the Venereals. I want to reiterate that these are cuddly toys that look like … Continue reading
Try Nerdy: Resurrected and Rebooted.
I am back and ready to reclaim my title as Least Dependable Blogger ever! Not, but really though…I got engaged recently. It’s kind of a big deal! So between planning a wedding, seeing how much they cost (OMG), and bringing … Continue reading
Those hallucination-things as you fall asleep.
On Wednesdays, I wake up at 4:00 AM. It doesn’t matter why, but suffice it to say that I really want a nap around, say, 3:00 in the afternoon. As I am writing this, it is 5:00 PM on a … Continue reading
Posted in Just For Fun, Research
Tagged dreams, hallucination, nap, neurology, sleep, Tetris
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Your stink reveals more than you think.
People frequently complain about that “old person smell.” Mothers often delight in that unique “baby smell.” And sometimes young 20-something guys smell kind of gross (just kidding! Sort of). But does any of that have a basis in science? Yes, … Continue reading
Chimps are planning world domination (or something like that).
I have a soft spot for apes. Probably in no small part because I am one. Like, I could watch the movie Dunston Checks In on repeat all day. The film features the most lovable Pongo (orangutan) managing the cleverest … Continue reading
This is your brain on shrooms.
I don’t do shrooms. I don’t advocate for anyone to do shrooms. I know people who have done shrooms, but that’s about it. I’m talking about mushrooms (aka “magic mushrooms”) containing psychoactive compounds, that people often ingest for recreational purposes. … Continue reading
Viruses and awesomeness don’t mix.
You know what really grinds my gears? The fact that there are people who would tamper with my site, and give it a virus or something. Everything’s fine now, but what gives? Did they get really frustrated when they Googled … Continue reading
