Friday, December 14, 2007
Engineering a mouse that does not fear cats
Scientists from the University of Tokyo genetically engineered a mouse that does not fear cats by altering its sense of smell. They concluded that "that mammals do not learn to evade predators, but are genetically hardwired to fear certain smells." They hope that this discovery will help humans with anxiety disorders. Poor fearless mouse... Read the rest of the story here.
Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were
"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .
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Ever wonder who goes to the Gossip Girl set to see a glimpse of the actors in NYC? Look above at the picture. The NY Times also included som...
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"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .