Biology
Office Hours with Lieberman: Overcoming Your Inner Caveman Instincts
You walk into brain break and survey your options. If you’re faced with the choice between an apple and a brownie, chances are your instincts will guide you towards the brownie; try as we might, we just can’t stop reaching for fat and sugar. Human evolutionary biology professor Daniel E. Lieberman '86 is an expert on the evolutionary logic behind these patterns. In his newest book, "The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health and Disease," Lieberman tells us about the evolutionary causes and effects of “mismatch diseases,” which occur as a result of long-term changes in our environment but not our bodies. We spoke with Lieberman about his book and what it might mean for college students in their day-to-day lives.
Harvard Today: September 26, 2013
Well, Dunkin' Donuts is back, and Ted Cruz has finally finished reading out of the phone book. Enjoy the sun today—maybe one of the last days to jump off of Weeks Bridge?
That Pesky Language Requirement was Just as Pesky in 1955
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.
Zebrafish Neurons
Clemens Riegler (front), project leader and post-doctoral supervisor, oversees Francis K. Masuda ‘15 (back) as he conducts statistical analysis on the activity of zebra-fish neurons in Life Sciences 100r.
Attention, Class of 2017: Faust's Advice for Prefrosh
Hey, Prefrosh! Can't make it to Visitas this weekend? Eager to make your choice before then so you can have fun? Want to feel more confident in your tentative decision to stay away from New Haven? Look no further for guidance. We spoke with University President Drew G. Faust and asked her what advice she would give to potential members of the Class of 2017.
Concentration Satisfaction: Class of 2012
As freshmen enter the second week of Advising Fortnight, Flyby presents a complete set of data from the Class of 2012's concentration satisfaction ratings. For all freshmen looking to narrow down the list of potential concentrations, sophomores or juniors curious about their chosen concentrations, and seniors reflecting on their undergraduate careers, here are the stats from last year's graduating seniors on how satisfied they were with their respective concentrations. Check out our four interactive graphs showing overall satisfaction rates among Humanities, Natural Sciences, SEAS, and Social Sciences concentrators in the Class of 2012.
Overall Satisfaction with Natural Sciences Concentrations among Class of 2012
Graduating natural sciences concentrators in the Class of 2012 rated their overall satisfaction with their respective concentrations on a scale of one to five.
Researchers Examine Effect of Timing on Mutations
Timing may play a more important role in the survival of evolutionarily beneficial mutations in bacteria than previously thought, a discovery which might have implications on cancer research, according to a study by Harvard researchers released last month.
Species to be extinct
Science writer Todd B. McLeish talked about the possibility of the narwhal population facing extinction due to climate change. With melting ice caps and warmer water temparatures, the food supply of narwhals are decreasing quickly.
Classes Address Collaboration Policies
Among crowded classrooms and stacks of syllabi, professors outlining their collaboration policies have become a common theme of opening lectures.
Professors Critique Stem Cell Medical Tourism
A panel at the Harvard Law School Wednesday discussed the burgeoning controversy surrounding the role of stem cell therapy in medical tourism.
‘Indiana Jones’ Professor Was Classroom Star
Students recalled Jenkins’ dedication to science, discovery, and teaching after he died Sunday in Boston at age 72.
Synthesis: The Future of Biotech
Stanford University Professor of Bioengineering Dr. Christina D. Smolke delivers the Neekeyfar Lecture on Math and Science entitled "Synthetic Biology: The Next Generation of Biotechnology" on Friday at the Science Center. Her enthusiasm for and breadth of knowledge about the future of scientific research were evident in her talk.
Bioengineer Discuses ‘Closing the Design Gap’
Bioengineer Christina D. Smolke presented her research on developing genetically encoded technologies that would advance cell-based therapies for diseases like cancer, brain tumors, and leukemia, at the Neekeyfar Lecture on Science and Mathematics on Thursday.
Scientist Addresses Risks to Dolphins
Maddalena Bearzi, whose research on worldwide dolphin populations revealed remarkable similarities with humans, discussed how human actions have negatively affected ...
Cell Phones Fight Disease
Cell phones are the latest tool epidemiologists have for fighting infectious diseases.
Crimes at Harvard and Wartime House Life
Every week, The Crimson publishes a selection of articles that were printed in our pages in years past.