Anvilsmith wrote:

> Would anyone here have any knowledge of e-books or magazines that
> covered such fields as genetics, neurology, microbiology,
> evolutionism, memetics and biochemistry? I tried searching the
> internet for sources of information, but all I could find was either
> too simplistic or too specific (that is, some writings treated a very
> narrow subject in great detail). I'm a twelveth-grader, and plan to
> focus on studying genetics at university, so anything that I'm
> unlikely to be taught is especially welcome.
> 
Believe it or not, my first year course in genetics was pretty much 
covered in "The Cartoon Guide to Genetics" by Gonick & Wheelis.

I would also recommend that you try and read New Scientist 
(http://www.newscientist.com/), as it will have articles of interest to 
you.  You should see if your library subscribes to it.

> Another issue is which university would provide the optimum education
> in genetics and neurology. Given the lack of equipment and
> opportunities in Romanian institutions, I intend to study abroad, but
> haven't learned of any university that took special interest in either
> of these fields.
> 
A lot of universities teach degree courses in genetics, and many will 
teach neurology (or neuroscience, if they want to appear modern) as 
well.  Most big universities will have courses in the areas you're 
interested in (except perhaps mimetics, but it may be covered in 
evolutionary psychology or animal behaviour courses).  Certainly 
Helsinki does.  I would suggest you look for universities which give you 
a lot of flexibility in the courses you can take, as this will help you 
cover the subjects you're interested in (they will be taught by 
different departments, and indeed might be by different faculties. 
Welcome to the wonderful world of university administration!)

Good luck!

Bob

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