Resources

 

Career paths in biochemistry: A collection of online textbooks may be useful in a number of contexts. Do you have the temperament to enjoy a life in science? An online psychological test may give you some new ideas about what suits you best. Stress management is also important for scientists (and students!). The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists raises ethical issues rooted in science. This site lets you ask a life scientist questions on a wide variety of topics. On the lighter side, here is a refreshing interview with a dentist.

Endogenous opiates: An online textbook of psychopharmacology presents a full discussion of endogenous opiates and most other classes of neurotransmitters.

Nutritional biochemistry: Fasting involves extensive physiologic and psychological adaptation The satiety index measures the extent to which food delay the feeling of hunger. Some questions about various low carbohydrate diets are discussed in these FAQs, but consider the source.

Steroid Hormones: A thoughtful position paper spells out the benefits and risks of using anabolic steroids. A course web site at the University of Plymouth covers the role of steroid hormones in sexuality and gender. Two articles in The Scientist discuss other aspects of sex research and offer a list of recommended reading at the end.