Nov 24 2003 - Physiology Web Site

Holiday for herpetology is a hit.

Snake experts and fanciers gather at a Des Moines pet store to praise their ssssssssslithery friends. (more…)

Nov 13 2003 - Physiology Web Site

The Third Chimpanzee

The Third Chimpanzee is Jared Diamond’s exploration of the what the 2% difference in human DNA and chimpanzee DNA changed in our structure. His hypothesis is that some of the traits that this 2% exploited are apparent in animals today and that the were small fundamental changes. (more…)

Nov 07 2003 - Physiology Web Site

The Science of Love - Our forgotten Mammal Brain and its power over us.

A General Theory of Love by Lewis Amini and Lannon - A review
by Robert Paterson

Why are we collectively so unhappy? Unhappy at home and at work? Have we put our rational brain too high on the pedestal? If we understand our Mammalian or LiMbic Brain better might we have a better time? Why are relationships so important to us? What is a real relationship? What is wrong with our relationships today? How important is having the right relationships to our happiness and to our health? (more…)