Forces of “Nature” (part 3)
Straight up, with a twist: New model derives homochirality from basic life requirements Excerpt: In every living thing on Earth, all amino acids are left-handed, […]
conditions of life
What if Darwin was not still dead?
What Would Darwin Think About Modern Darwinism? Excerpt: “Imagine if Darwin could be transported to the present and learn what has become of his theory. […]
How fast can evolutionary theory be changed?
Boston, land of…creationists? Excerpt: “For example, right now a creationist with a Harvard science degree is lecturing in Boston on Evolution: Bankrupt Science; Creationism: Science […]
Mute points: most are afraid to mention them
In discussion of anthropic theory and the fact that fundamental physical constraints underlie our life-enabling universe, Andrew Jones wrote: “Pathogenicity of E. coli 0157 has […]
Beneficial microbes kill beneficial mutations
Microbiology: Here’s looking at you, squid Margaret McFall-Ngai has dissected the relationship between a beautiful squid and its live-in bacteria — and found lessons for […]
A single amino acid substitution differentiates cell types of E. coli
Rare amino acid influences E. coli infection Excerpt: “They found that E. coli O157 is unable to attach itself to host tissue in high concentrations […]
Meaningful dialogue, anonymous fools and idiot minions
I use definitions to describe differences in behavior. I do not define biologically-based facts in attempts to make the definitions fit into the context of […]
Achiral GnRH: no prophesy, just prediction
Predictions build on facts, mysterious “tongues” do not. (1 Corinthians 14:2-4) Effective communication demands that audiences understand what serious scientists and theologians can or cannot […]
We need pattern recognition, not a prologue
Prolegomenon “a preliminary discussion…; a prologue.” “… we need a mapping from genotype to phenotype, from phenotype to what is selected, and from what is […]
From deep time into real time: What evolutionary processes?
Rapid evolution of a native species following invasion by a congener Abstract excerpt: “…the lizard Anolis carolinensis moved to higher perches following invasion by Anolis […]