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Honoring Philip Zimbardo: Personal Reflections on a Legacy in Heroism Studies
No full textThis article concludes our Special Issue of Heroism Science devoted to honoring the legacy of Philip Zimbardo. Across the preceding contributions, scholars have offered personal reflections, examined his influence on psychology and heroism studies, and discussed the applied interventions of the Heroic Imagination Project. In this closing essay, we situate Zimbardo’s distinctive contributions to psychology and reflect on the cumulative insights of the Special Issue. We then shift to a more personal register, as each of the three authors describes how Zimbardo’s mentorship, vision, personality, and scholarship have shaped our own lives and research trajectories. In doing so, we underscore the enduring, generative impact of his work on the field and its future
Osmosis Magazine, Fall 2016
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Conservation in a Developing Country
Get PDFAmour Mohammad started farming in Pemba Island, Tanzania in 1994 and soon became an icon for sustainable land management on the island. Climate change has caused droughts, salt water intrusion into farms, and nutrient runoff from the land in Pemba. Despite this, Mohammad viewed climate change not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity to be innovative
The Science of Tattoos
Get PDFFrom face paint to temporary stick-on tattoos, children are taught that art on bodies is something beautiful and playful, associated with memories of fun and joy. Why is it then that tattoos get such an infamous reputation? The answer is pretty simple: tattoos are not temporary. But why? How does the ink get there? How does it stay put? In order to understand this process a bit more, it is important to have a basic understanding of the skin’s structure and function
The Triassic Cuddle: A Tale of Love and Extinction
Get PDFAn injured amphibian crawls into a burrow to escape from harsh reality. Outside, the shrieks of dying animals pierce the silence over a hellish backdrop of flowing lava and dark, ominous clouds of volcanic ash. Still recovering from broken ribs and trying its best to survive the desolate conditions, the amphibian curls up next to the burrow\u27s owner, a mammal-like reptile. Moments later, a flash flood traps and drowns the unlikely roommates, immortalizing their relationship for the next 250 million years
“How Shape Affects Drug Action”
Get PDFThere are innumerable factors that influence the development and efficacy of pharmaceutical agents, but one of the most crucial considerations is the shape of the drug. Yes – the shape. Drugs come in all different shapes and size
Unraveling ADAR expression and RNA editing activity in adult and embryonic tissue in the squid Euprymna berryi
Get PDFRNA editing by adenosine deamination gives an organism the ability to alter its protein-coding sequences, resulting in an overall change in protein structure and function. Adenosine deaminases acting on RNA (ADARs) convert specific adenosines (A) into inosines (I) that are interpreted as guanosines (G) by the translational machinery. Coleoid cephalopods (octopus, squid, and cuttlefish), like vertebrates, possess two catalytically active ADAR enzymes, sqADAR1 and sqADAR2, but unlike any other organism, cephalopods recode transcripts by A-to-I RNA editing to an extraordinary extent, particularly in neuronal tissue
Osmosis Magazine - Spring 2024
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Ozempic: A Potential Game- Changer for Type 2 Diabetes or a Misused Celebrity Weight Loss Trend?
Get PDFOzempic, a medication initially designed to combat Type 2 diabetes, has garnered widespread interest due to its unexpected association with celebrity weight loss trends. This article delves into the multifaceted narrative of Ozempic, exploring its pivotal role in diabetes management, its unanticipated link to weight loss, and the controversies that have ensued
Osmosis Magazine - Fall 2024
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