Gut feelings; are microbes in your intestines dictating your mood?
A cat hears a scuffling sound amongst the garbage. She stands in shadow, all senses poised. A few moments pass;…
A sense of protection: is the immune system an extension of our minds?
Entering a body is much like entering a country. At the border, agents verify the identity of those seeking to…
Riddles in code; is there a gene for language?
‘I have…’ Words are like genes; on their own they are not very powerful. But apply them with others in…
Although this is intended as a light-hearted guide to areas of science that might interest you, it serves to illustrate the inter-disciplinary nature of science.
