Barbara McClintock (1902-1992), an American geneticist, received the 1983 Nobel Prize for discovering genetic transposition. Her extensive papers (1927-1991), comprising notes, correspondence, and

Barbara McClintock (1902-1992), an American geneticist, received the 1983 Nobel Prize for discovering genetic transposition. Her extensive papers (1927-1991), comprising notes, correspondence, and photographs, are preserved at the American Philosophical Society.

The National Library of Medicine, in collaboration with the APS, offers a digitized selection of McClintock's papers online through its Profiles in Science project. This site also includes related correspondence from other collections and provides an introduction to McClintock's scientific career. For access to the full collection, researchers should contact the American Philosophical Society.

Curt Lindberg, Chief Learning and Science Officer at Plexus Institute, explores complexity science and positive deviance in the 21st Century. He highlights 'The Palmer Method,' a small creative

Curt Lindberg, Chief Learning and Science Officer at Plexus Institute, explores complexity science and positive deviance in the 21st Century. He highlights 'The Palmer Method,' a small creative action that spurred significant positive change.

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