Guest:
Dr. Paul Knoepfler joins us to recap the STAP cell story in the light of the tragic death of Dr. Yoshiki Sasai. We also discuss a wide variety of topics related to publishing in science.
Resources and Links
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Our Brains Judge a Face’s Trustworthiness – Even When We Can’t See It
Growing Human GI Cells May Lead to Personalized Treatments
The Alzheimer’s Cure That Worked on Mice
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Stanford Scientists Create Remote-Controlled Nanoscale Protein Motors
Stanford Bioengineering Team Builds Molecular Motors
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Study of Twins Discovers Gene Mutation Linked to Short Sleep Duration