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Bill Sullivan Ph.D.

About

Bill Sullivan, Ph.D., is the author of Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are. He is an award-winning professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he studies genetics and infectious disease. He received his Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology from the University of Pennsylvania and has published dozens of papers in scientific journals. A contributor to National Geographic, Discover, Scientific American, Scientific American Mind, Cosmos, A Science Enthusiast, Salon.com, and more, he has also been interviewed by CNN, the Wall Street Journal, the Indianapolis Star, Science Fantastic with Dr. Michio Kaku, The Naked Scientists, and The Scientist.

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Books by Bill Sullivan Ph.D.
Recent Posts
How to Spot Fake Health News

Fake health news endangers lives. Here are five simple things you can do to identify and stop it.

Fake health news endangers lives. Here are five simple things you can do to identify and stop it.

Ancient Wisdom for the Stresses of Modern Life

I put the ancient wisdom of Stoicism to the test by practicing it for a year. Here is what I learned.

I put the ancient wisdom of Stoicism to the test by practicing it for a year. Here is what I learned.

When You Feel Overwhelmed, Subtraction Can Lead to Gains

The author of "Subtract" explains how our natural tendency to add more often prevents us from spotting an easier or more efficient solution.

The author of "Subtract" explains how our natural tendency to add more often prevents us from spotting an easier or more efficient solution.

Manage the Stress of COVID-19 with Stoicism

The ancient Stoics devised useful psychological tools that can help you manage the stress of the pandemic.

The ancient Stoics devised useful psychological tools that can help you manage the stress of the pandemic.