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Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are

Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are

An entertaining and accessible look into what makes people tick - how our genes, environment, and microbes shape our personality and behavior.

2019

Stories

Published in
The Riff

5 Songs That Prove Today’s Music Doesn’t Suck, Volume 2

Totally awesome music from the 21st century for those born in the 20th century

Mar 25

5 Songs That Prove Today’s Music Doesn’t Suck, Volume 2

Mar 25

Published in
The Quantastic Journal

How to Tell if a Wellness Product Might Be a Scam

A scientist explains how to apply critical thinking skills to protect you from health scams

Mar 25

How to Tell if a Wellness Product Might Be a Scam

Mar 25

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The Riff

5 Songs That Prove Today’s Music Doesn’t Suck: Volume 1

Totally awesome music from the 21st century for those born in the 20th century

Mar 15

5 Songs That Prove Today’s Music Doesn’t Suck: Volume 1

Mar 15

My Letter to Elon Musk: Here’s What Scientists have been Working on Last Week

Musk demanded a letter from federal employees describing what they’ve achieved. Read it and weep.

Feb 24

My Letter to Elon Musk: Here’s What Scientists have been Working on Last Week

Feb 24

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Read or Die — HQ

Making Sex Lethal for Insects Could Control Pests That Carry Disease and Harm Crops

Scientists are genetically modifying male insects to inject venom into their partners during mating

Feb 21

Making Sex Lethal for Insects Could Control Pests That Carry Disease and Harm Crops

Feb 21

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Microbial Instincts

How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the…

An expert explains what you need to know about the “raw water” trend

Jan 27

How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the…

Jan 27

Better Insect Control Using Sex as a Weapon

Scientists genetically engineer male insects to make deadly semen

Jan 12

Better Insect Control Using Sex as a Weapon

Jan 12

Published in
Read or Die — HQ

How Jimmy Carter Saved Millions of Lives

The former President’s greatest achievement involves conquering a parasite

Jan 1

How Jimmy Carter Saved Millions of Lives

Jan 1

Published in
Read or Die — HQ

A Common Parasite Could One Day Deliver Drugs To The Brain

How scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend

Aug 7, 2024

Microscopic depiction of bacteria

Aug 7, 2024

Published in
Read or Die — HQ

Toxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects — but the US doesn’t screen for it…

Imagine the shock of your baby being born with a swollen brain, blindness and debilitating seizures. Now imagine learning that these…

Jul 10, 2024

A pregnant woman sitting on a sofa with her cat

Jul 10, 2024

Bill Sullivan Jr

Bill Sullivan Jr

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Bill Sullivan is the author of “Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are" & other cool or funny science & health stories

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