Research Interests Psychobiology of motivated behavior as exemplified by mineral appetites, particularly salt. Transgenerational effects of experience on offspring. Academic History 1968-1971 B.Sc., Combined Honours in Zoology and Psychology, Leeds University.. 1971-1976 Ph.D., Psychology, Leeds University. 1976-to date Department of Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, University of Haifa. 2012 Professor Emeritus, University of Haifa Publications Reviewer for approximately 30 journals and funding bodies. micahL@psy.haifa.ac.il http://micahleshem.wix.com/salt-appetite-lab http://psy.haifa.ac.il