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Shelley Batts is a Neuroscience PhD candidate at the University of Michigan. She studies hair cell regeneration in the cochlea, and is just embarking on that quixotic quest called 'thesis.' She lies awake at night pondering how science intersects with politics, culture, policy, money, medicine, and religion in an attempt to be more than just a niche scientist sitting in the oh-so-lovely ivory tower. Follow me and my parrot on the quest to get funded, get a PhD, and stay sane.
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February 14, 2008
February 11, 2008
Get Your New Neurons Here! (In Plush)
Category: Tastes Like Neuroscience
Ok, ok, I know I'm supposed to be on hiatus here. But how could I resist posting this adorable plush neuron? Waaaaay better than a teddy bear, in my opinion. I must resist the urge to make cuddly neural nets...
Posted by Shelley Batts at 5:04 PM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 10, 2008
Blog Hiatus Until March 1st
Category: Announcements
As you all know, Steve and I are merging blogs into the aptly-named 'Of Two Minds' blog. We're going live on March 1st, and since we have a lot of work to do to get it ready and pretty (new...
Posted by Shelley Batts at 5:44 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 6, 2008
Now, Take Your Drugs Aurally
Category: Sound and Fury
Sound can have very powerful effects on people, but can it really get you high? Thats what makers of the application I-Doser would have you believe---or specifically, that different 'biaural beats' can mimic the effects of alcohol, cocaine, heroin and...
Posted by Shelley Batts at 8:54 AM • 11 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 5, 2008
And the Winner is......
Category: Blogging
As you all know by now, Steve and I are merging blogs (starting March 1) and asked all of your to come up with some most excellent ideas for names. Well, after much gnashing of teeth we finally settled on...
Posted by Shelley Batts at 10:40 AM • 11 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 4, 2008
Fake Poster Trilogy: Cingular Theory of Unification
Category: Guest Articles
The cingulate cortex seems to be involved in so many things. Maybe it just does everything.
Posted by Shelley Batts at 9:00 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 3, 2008
A Heartfelt Ode to the PCR (and More)
Category: Babel Fish
Oh. my. goodness. This ode to the PCR ("When you need to find out who's your daddy") is just about the most hilarious thing I've ever seen. Ever. Kudos BioRad, I salute you! (Hat tip John PIBS) Who ever said...
Posted by Shelley Batts at 7:56 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
February 2, 2008
'Name That Blog' Contest Closed
Category: Announcements
The contest to name that blog is closed, and Steve and I are perusing the many entries now. Stay tuned for the big announcement!...
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