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News and Musings
Why I dropped out of psychology and became an evolutionary biologist
Every few months or so, I go through a period of wondering why I am doing what I am doing (as a scientist, that is). It usually happens when I am talking to, or listening to a talk by, another scientist who is studying the mechanism underlying a specific feature of biology. For example, the … Continue reading Why I dropped out of psychology and became an evolutionary biologist
Celebrating Google Scholar
I know there are various theories about Google's attempts to take over the world and enslave us all in a world of consumption, but I would like to take a moment today to celebrate the unsung hero of Google: Google Scholar. Unfortunately, Google Scholar has recently dropped from the "more" tab to the "even more" … Continue reading Celebrating Google Scholar
Your body is a microbeland
Some people think of their bodies as a temple, others as a wonderland. Me, I think of mine as a petri dish. I am a long-term experiment on microbial community dynamics – with plenty of drama! Love stories, betrayal, war and peace. You name it; it’s going on in here somewhere. We all think we’re … Continue reading Your body is a microbeland
Koskella Lab at UC Berkeley 