As our knowledge of the functional and pharmacological architecture of the nervous system increases, we are getting better at treating cognitive and affective disorders. Along with the ability to modify cognitive and affective systems in disease, we are also learning how to modify these systems in health. “Cosmetic neurology,” the practice of intervening to improve cognition and affect in healt...

The adult pattern of the azygos vein system of various mammals has received the attention of many early investigators (Eustachius, 1561 ; Bardeleben, 1848 ; Marshall, 1850; and Morrison, 1879). Since there has not almways been agreement among these workers in the patterns described, attempts were made by some of them to try to correlate the patterns on a developmental basis (Barcleleben, 1848 ;...

This project involves the production of a computer-based multimedia package for teaching Ecology at undergraduate level. The product will be designed to enhance the development of investigation skills in students of ecology and biology. It is a cross-faculty initiative involving collaboration between the Faculty of Education and the Department of Biological Sciences. The package will take full ...

The war on cancer was declared 40 years ago. While the potential for reducing deaths is increasing, so are the costs. Finding the right prioritization in our complex world is difficult; we present some interesting facts regarding other wars and aspects of society that are worth reflecting on as we struggle to find the right balance.