by Christie | Oct 4, 2016 | Science
In a recent article, entitled “What Does it Mean to Have “The Gene” for Something? Not What You Think…”, I explained basic genetic variation. In summary, I talked about the fact that no one actually has “the gene for” some...
by Christie | Aug 30, 2016 | Science, Science Fiction
The first time I can recall hearing neurotransmitters mentioned in science fiction was from Dr. Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Beverly Crusher was no ordinary ship’s doctor — the woman had a pretty strong understanding of the life sciences,...
by Christie | Jul 28, 2016 | Film & TV, Science, Science Fiction
I saw The Martian last night at the Denver Science Museum’s IMAX theater, as part of the Denver Film Society’s annual sci-fi film fest. It was good to see the film again, especially on a giant screen, and especially when a Mars expert joined us to discuss...
by Christie | Jun 7, 2016 | Science
It’s very common for people to get confused about the terms “psychologist ” and “psychiatrist,” as well as related terms such as “therapist” and “counselor.” And it makes sense – each job falls under the...
by Christie | May 23, 2016 | Science
You’ve heard it a million times: “I have the gene for X.” Or, alternatively, “I have the X gene.” X could be blue eyes, cystic fibrosis, the so-called “Warrior Gene,” or some other behavior/trait. You’ve heard it from...
by Christie | Jul 6, 2014 | Science, Science Fiction
When you hear the word “mutant,” what comes to mind? Something negative, off, or scary, right? Something that has gone awry from a biological standpoint, that is different from the rest of us or what is considered “normal.” And since a mutation...
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