The importance of science fiction to scientific fact
Concerned about the Eaton SF/F archive at UCR Complaint: “They have driven out long-serving and cherished members of its staff, have proposed policies that would […]
ecological adaptation
What Darwin proved: there’s no such thing as a species
GENETICS As Animals Mingle, a Baffling Genetic Barrier A short stretch of DNA is challenging what it means to be a species. By: Emily Singer August […]
CRISPR corrects at what cost?
CRISPR Corrects Blood Disorder Gene Scientists use the genome-editing technique to fix a disease-causing mutation in human cell lines. By Kerry Grens | August 5, 2014 Excerpt 1): […]
Are population geneticists serious scientists?
Geneticists decry book on race and evolution Excerpt 1): ‘…geneticists have crafted a joint response, concluding that “there is no support from the field of population […]
Order and disorder: Ecological adaptations not mutations
In the context of order and disorder that includes what is known about quantum physics and light-induced amino acid substitutions in plants and animals, as well […]
Chromosomal rearrangements and hibernation
Prepped for the Long Sleep Hibernation-related proteins are common even in non-hibernating animals, a study shows. By Jyoti Madhusoodanan | July 30, 2014 Article excerpt: “These genes clustered on […]
Comparing scientific claims
The Christian right’s 5 worst scientific claims Excerpt: “This method of conducting science has led the Christian right to make some incredible — as in, […]
Ecological variation leads to ecological adaptations
My published 2013 review on ecological variation has been viewed more than 1000 times this month. It seems fitting that this is my 1000th blog […]
MiRNAs methylation and ecological adaptation sans mutations (Part 2)
This is part 2 of MiRNAs methylation and ecological adaptation sans mutations. See also: MiRNAs methylation and ecological adaptation sans mutations ADAPTIVE AND ECOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO […]
Understanding the role of mutations and evolution
On Fri Aug 16, 2013 at 10:21 am, Clarence ‘Sonny’ Williams wrote: “As for mutations, some members of this group might have a misunderstanding regarding the role of […]