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Retrospectacle: A Neuroscience Blog
The trials, tribulations, and joys of a Neuroscience gradute student writing her thesis in the postmodern, post-Y2K world.
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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.
Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth, are never alone or weary of life. ~Rachel Carson
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- Parrots Need Valentine Love Too!
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Cochlear Hair Cell Regeneration
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Parrots Need Valentine Love Too!
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Posted on: February 14, 2008 10:23 AM, by Shelley Batts
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What in God's name is he eating?
Posted by: Charlie (Colorado) | February 16, 2008 12:37 PM
Glad to see my "grandbird" is getting spoiled!!!!!
Posted by: Carol | February 16, 2008 7:55 PM
Carl Hiaasen stands up for Florida's individuality
Posted by: Tegumai Bopsulai, FCD | February 18, 2008 11:49 AM
Ha! I can personally remark on at least two African Grey Parrots that absolutely love whipped cream. It's like crack to them, for some reason.
Posted by: s1mplex | February 19, 2008 11:36 AM
Hope you and the wonderful bird received warm and fuzzy feelings on Valentines day.
Posted by: Ole Blue | February 22, 2008 12:42 AM