Science Square (Issue 87)
1- Early exposure to microbes shows benefit that is life long Original article: Olzsak T. et al, Science…
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Divergent Thinking and the Religious Texts: The Case of Islam
The concept of divergent thinking was first mentioned by prominent psychologist J. P. Guilford (1950), who defined it…
Fixing obesity in the brain
1- Fixing obesity in the brain Original article: Czupryn, A. et al., Science 334, 1133 (2011). Neurons are…
Epidermal electronics
1- Epidermal electronics Original Article: Kim, D-H et al., Science 333, 838 (2011). We often see patients in…
When it comes to fighting flu, gut bacteria are on our side
1- When it comes to fighting flu, gut bacteria are on our side Original Article: Ichinohe T. et…
Fathers are special, too
1- Fathers are special, too Original Article: Mak, G.K. & Weiss, S., Nature Neuroscience 13, 753 (2010). Motherhood…
How the tests survive
1- How the “fit” tests survive Original Article: Lewis, G.D. et al., Science Translational Medicine 2, 33 (2010).…
Synthetic life: hype or reality?
1- Synthetic life: hype or reality? Original Article: Gibson, D.G. et al., Science Express (2010). A team of…
A New Hope for Type I Diabetes
1- Leptin therapy for diabetes Original Article: Wang, M. et al., PNAS (published online before print on March…
Barefoot Running
Barefoot Running Original Article: Lieberman, D.E. et al., Nature 463, 531 (2010). The modern running shoe was not…
Tales from Rumi: Rediscovering a World Classic
Tales from RumiEdited by Ali Fuat BilkanTranslated by Jeannette Squires Okur9781597841245Tughra Books, 2008 There are books that I…
Do We Worship the Same God? Comparing the Bible and the Qur’an
In spring 2008 I was asked to accompany a group of people from the United States during their…