Forces of “Nature” (part 2)
See Forces of “Nature” limit dissemination of information The policy of “Nature” to block information that conflicts with their biased reporting has led to dissemination […]
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Ecological speciation: No alternative
Evidence for Ecological Speciation and Its Alternative Excerpt: “… the discovery that reproductive isolation can be brought about by ecological adaptation in ordinary phenotypic traits […]
Diseases & disorders exemplify evolution
Neanderthal DNA hides in genes dictating our hair, skin Researcher ‘quite proud’ of his above-average 2.9% Neanderthal genome The Associated Press Posted:Jan 29, 2014 3:50 […]
Fixed mutations are not beneficial
A natural history of the human mind: tracing evolutionary changes in brain and cognition Excerpt: “… humans have fixed mutations that yield two amino acid […]
Zimmer’s "Smell of Evolution" stinks
The Smell of Evolution by Carl Zimmer 12/11/13 “The Loom” at nationalgeographic.com’s Phenomena Excerpt: “Evolution drives relentlessly forward, leaving behind a messy wake. One of […]
A biologically valid genetic risk factor
Researchers identify new genetic risk factor for severe psychiatric illness. November 19th, 2013. Excerpt: ” This gene is critical to neurodevelopmental processes such as axon […]
Symbiotic bacteria and pheromones
The Scientist » The Nutshell Microbial Mediators Researchers show that symbiotic bacteria can help hyenas communicate with one another. By Tracy Vence | November 11, […]
Transgenerational biological embedding / imprinting in gametes
Taste-Blind Mice Make Tangled Sperm Mice missing certain sensory genes wind up with busted gametes By Veronique Greenwood Excerpt: It is still a mystery how […]
Perturbed understanding of cause and effect in leukemia
Rare, inherited mutation leaves children susceptible to acute lymphoblastic leukemia Excerpt: “The change results in the amino acid glycine being substituted for serine at amino […]
The perfect protein?
When You’re A Naked Mole Rat, Why Stop At One Weapon Against Aging? by Carl Zimmer Excerpt: A number of studies have hinted that we […]